Dr. Stephanie Coulter shares five essential tips for maintaining a healthy heart.

She highlights the need for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly and promotes a plant-based diet rich in whole foods. Monitoring blood pressure is crucial, especially for those with a family history of...

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) ignited young minds at the CompassRN Nurse Camp at TMC Innovation in Houston.

A dynamic team of healthcare professionals, including Allison Droddy, ACS, RDCS, RT(R), FASE, Ashleigh Fisher, ACS, RCS, RVS, CRAT, and Alexander Castillo from THI’s Center for Cardiova...

"The coronary calcium score is a marker of plaque in the arteries of your heart. It helps us know how aggressive we need to be with medication or lifestyle changes but does not help us decide if you need procedures performed."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol for your heart 🫀

The amount you think is safe might be too much.

Watch the full video to learn how even moderate drinking 🍷🍺 can impact your health: https://tv.texasheart.org/for-patients/videos/blood-sugar-spikes-the-power-of-exercise-and-the...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Texas Heart Institute Journal.

Established in 1974 under the leadership of world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley, The Texas Heart Institute Journal has been at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine.

Today, The Journal focuses on ...

Confused about what's processed and what's not? Bread? Pasta? This video dives into the NOVA classification system, which breaks down food processing levels from unprocessed to ultra-processed. Learn how to identify healthy minimally processed options vs. those to avoid completely:
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Dr. Casey Means, founder of Levels and author of Good Energy, joins Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Keri Sprung to discuss the connection between chronic inflammation and diet.

Explore why "food as medicine" is key to optimal health.

You can also learn more about nutrition here: https://www.texas...

"Blood pressure varies a lot during the day. We care about the average numbers over a period of days and weeks."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/high-blood-pressure-hypertension...

"The official recommendation is 150 minutes of exercise per week. Moderate activity such as brisk walking, walking on an incline, light jogging, cycling, elliptical, and some weight training."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.o...

"Going past your limits for prolonged periods of time (such as marathons and triathlons) is probably not good for your heart and joints. Be as active as you can, without overdoing it."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart...