heart health

Jackson Hospital Shows Importance of National ‘Go Red for Women’ Day

Jackson Hospital is shining a light on the importance of heart health on National Go Red For Women Day. On Saturday, Feb. 5, Links Inc. is hosting a virtual discussion about heart health. The Jackson clinic will have 3 other their cardiologists discussing the importance of heart health and why you heart matters. “600,000+ people die each year from cardiovascular…

A Thankful Heart Linked To Healthy Heart

Dr. Greg Hammer is a Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and a Physician and he joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his findings on the link between gratitude and psychological and physical health. Categories: Health Matters, News Tags: fitness, Gratitude, health, heart health, Mental Health, thanksgiving

Medical Breakthroughs: COVID-19 and Eye Abnormalities+Heart Health During Pregnancy

A study published in Radiology found significant eye abnormalities in some patients with severe COVID-19. MRI scans showed nodules in the back part of the eye in seven percent of the patients studied. Doctors say eye screening should be considered for covid patients in the ICU. A mother’s heart health during pregnancy can impact her child later on. A study…

The Wellness Coalition Receives Grant to Improve Cardiovascular Health

The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery has announced it has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health Next Generation program. The $149,288 grant will fund a program called HeartLink – Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Alabama River Region. It is one of nine programs to receive funding through the first year of the Connections for Cardiovascular…