THI Reels
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Alcohol Consumption and Its Impact on Health, Especially for Women
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... -
50 Years of The Texas Heart Institute Journal
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.
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Understanding Processed Foods: The NOVA Classification Explained
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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My coronary calcium score was 232. Do I need to a stent placed in my arteries?
"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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Understanding the Root Causes of Illness with Dr. Casey Means
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...
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My blood pressure is all over the place – Do I need to do something differently
"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...
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I am a 62 year-old woman. How much am I supposed to exercise?
"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...
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Is there such a thing as too much exercise?
"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...
