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Johnston Health > Health Matters Blog > heart health
Jan 28, 2019

Four Reasons to Take High Blood Pressure Seriously

Taken from UNC Health Talk. Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, and many of them don’t even… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Heart Health
Jan 24, 2019

Do You Know Your Heart Health Facts?

February is American Heart Month Your heart is one of your most important organs. It is constantly moving blood around… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Jan 19, 2016

Staying Fit at the Office

It's a brand new year and most people have made resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or improve their overall… Read the Post +

Fitness & Nutrition
Feb 17, 2014

Health Chat with Cardiologist Dr. Matthew A. Hook

Dr. Matthew A. Hook of North Carolina Heart and Vascular and a member of the Johnston Health medical staff recently… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Rehab Physical Therapy
Feb 12, 2014

Love Your Heart: Cardiopulmonary Rehab

The 9th to the 15th of February is National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. This week focuses on cardiac rehabilitation’s role in… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Stroke Prevention
May 21, 2013

Stroke Prevention

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in North Carolina.  It is also the number one leading cause of… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Heart Health
Feb 26, 2013

Cardiac Rehab: Healing Your Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  Almost 1 million people suffer from a heart… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Feb 15, 2013

Heart Disease in Women: 3 Major Risk Factors

Eric M. Janis, MD, FACC, of Wake Heart and Vascular and a member of the Johnston Health medical staff, recently… Read the Post +

Diseases & Treatments
Mar 10, 2012

5 Heart Healthy Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet

Your diet is important to maintaining a healthy heart. Foods with high levels of saturated fat or sodium can worsen… Read the Post +

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