Category: Cardiology / Heart

Drink wine, eat chocolate and follow your doctor’s advice all at the same time? That’s right, it’s no secret that eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate and having one glass of red wine every day is actually good for you! So enjoy your daily dose of antioxidants and toast to good health.

On December 8, 2011, in collaboration with Mammoth Hospital, Mammoth Cardiology will hold its first cardiology clinic at Mammoth Hospital’s SPORT Center. Mammoth Cardiology is a branch of the Carson Tahoe Heart Institute and is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACCVPR).

Quitting smoking can be hard, but your health will thank you.

Heart attacks result in the death of muscle tissue. That death occurs when blood flow is severely restricted or stopped due to a blockage. Remove the blockage, and the blood flow is restored. The faster the blood flow is restored, the less damage occurs.

While there are numerous benefits to exercise and physical activity, one of the most important benefits is heart health. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke.