Cardiovascular Blog Articles

Do you have twisted, puffy, discolored veins on your legs or feet? You’re not alone — almost 25% of American adults have varicose veins — but you don’t have to live with them. Varicose veins are one of the most common vascular conditions, and they form when the valves…

Food is your body’s main source of fuel. The foods and drinks you consume every day contain calories and nutrients, which your body converts into energy that keeps you alive. Eating a healthy diet is one of the most important elements of living a healthy life. Healthy…

Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are strong, muscle-lined tubes that keep blood flowing smoothly. But if part of an artery wall gets weak, it can balloon out and form an aneurysm. Aneurysms are abnormal…

The holiday season is a time of celebration, indulgence, and joy — but it’s also an important time to prioritize self-care, and your heart health is the perfect place to start. Whether you’ve had a heart procedure or you have a chronic condition, our Heart Smart…

More than one-third of American adults have high blood pressure. It’s a common condition that carries serious health risks. Having high blood pressure increases your risk of suffering a stroke or a heart attack, but the good news is that it’s treatable. At NJ…

The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the human body. It beats more than 100,000 times and pumps 2,000 gallons of blood each and every day. You rely on your heart to send oxygen and other nutrients throughout your body, so it’s no surprise that your heart health…