Heart Failure: New Research Shows Male/Female Differences

Heart failure is a condition which occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body.  It’s a serious disease that affects approximately 5 million people in the U.S. and accounts for 300,000 deaths each year.  Recent research shows risk factors for developing heart failure (HF) and patient prognosis may be different for men and women.

Six Behavioral Changes You Can Make to Protect Your Heart

With the economic down turn, health care crisis, and unemployment on the rise, stress seems almost palpable. And recent research suggests that emotional stress can take a toll on our cardiovascular health. Needless to say, we can all use a breather.  And here's the good news, there are six things you can do starting today that will reduce your stress and increase your heart health.  Dr. Kennedy discusses the results on a new study.

3 Simple Keys to Heart Health

The key to heart health, says cardiologist Dr. John Kennedy, is learning to incorporate the triple threat approach to prevent cardiovascular disease - diet, exercise and stress management. So, when setting your health and fitness goals this year, be sure to include realistic portions of each of the three main principles in your plan.

Advancements in Cardiac Surgery

Cardiovascular disease is the number one health issue for women in the U.S.  And, because of this, many women will find themselves undergoing heart surgery. There have been major advancements in cardiac surgery over the last 50 years.   Dr. Kennedy reviews these technology advancements and what their implications are for you.

• Sex After a Heart Attack
• Women's Prognosis After Heart Attacks
• Sudden Cardiac Death in Women, Part I
• Sudden Cardiac Death in Women, Part II
• How Does Relaxing Benefit the Heart?

Got the Blues? Your Heart May Be Out of Rhythm

Depression is known to be a marker for poor prognosis after a heart attack and it may also be an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, similar to high blood pressure and cholesterol.  Dr. Kennedy discusses why you should take depression seriously.

One More Time on Good vs. Bad Fat

You've heard about the difference between good and bad fat a thousand times but you're still confused, right? Well, it is confusing. Check out cardiologist Dr. John Kennedy's simple breakdown.

Dr. Kennedy Looks Into Some "Vices"

Dr. Kennedy, cardiologist, has been studying the medical research on the impact of consuming three of his personal vices, chocolate, alcohol and coffee, on heart health.  The findings are decidedly worth reading.

• General Guidelines for Coping with Heart Failure
• Heart Failure Disease Management
• Heart Failure Exercise Guidelines

What Do Those Cholesterol Numbers Mean?

High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease which is the number one killer of American men and women. What’s encouraging is that by lowering blood cholesterol levels you can lower your cardiac risk.  Dr. Kennedy explains the numbers and the ranges that are acceptable.