Tag Archives: healthy heart

Knowing your heart’s calcium score can save your life

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sherman Health

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD—also known as Coronary Artery Disease) is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries to your heart. Why does that matter? We’ll cut right to the chase. CHD is the leading cause of death among … Continue reading →

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Why Women Should Care About Heart Health

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sherman Health

When it comes to disease-fighting awareness, it’s easy to think of cancer prevention first, and all other diseases second. This is especially true for women and breast cancer. The color pink has become a nationwide hue to mark the entire … Continue reading →

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Help your Heart (and your Sweet Tooth) this February

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Sherman Health

Sherman’s Healthy Heart CT Scans offer detection of calcium deposits on your coronary arteries, an early sign of heart disease. The scan is the easiest way to check your heart health, and it’s available at Sherman Hospital for $79. The … Continue reading →

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How To Improve 5 Vital Signs for a Healthier Heart

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Sherman Health

Information for this post was found in an article by Men’s Health. For the full article click here. Your five vital signs are crucial to maintaining a healthy heart. These vitals include your cholesterol, blood pressure, resting heart rate, fasting … Continue reading →

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