Beyond Filtration: Kidneys Perform Many Jobs to Protect Your Body Your kidneys are essential for maintaining your overall health, yet their importance is often underestimated. As a result, kidney health may be neglected. In the United States, more than one in seven adults have chronic kidney disease, and nine out of ten
Fuel Your Body and Mind: The Power of a Healthy Diet Nutritional food is a necessity our bodies rely on for optimum function. Eating a healthy diet can give us energy, help our bodies heal, strengthen our immune system and improve our mental health. On the contrary, eating unhealthy foods too often
Heart Health Terms to Understand Prioritizing your heart health is an important part of maintaining your overall well-being, but cardiovascular terminology can be overwhelming. Here are some key cardiology terms for you to know: Aneurysm: A sac formed by a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel or heart tissue. Aneurysms
Take Charge of Your Heart Health Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, claim more lives than all cancer and accidental deaths combined. Knowing your risks and getting simple heart screenings are the first steps to protecting your heart and preventing heart attacks. Coronary artery disease (CAD) When someone refers to heart disease, they
Heart Health Screenings Can Save Lives and Prevent Heart Attacks Many people do not experience symptoms before having a heart attack or stroke. Simple screening tests performed by experts trained in cardiovascular disease can identify problems and prevent future cardiovascular issues. Screenings are fast, accurate and painless. At OSU Cardiovascular Medicine, screenings are offered
