Free Joint Pain Management Class, March 19, at Adventist Health Medical Center
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
March 02, 2018, 3:25PM
Class will focus on hip and knee pain management, and joint replacement surgery WHAT: Adventist Health's Aspire Orthopedic Institute will hold a free class to help people ease the pain caused by achy joints, inflammation and arthritis. The class will cover everything from the best low-impact exercises to reduce pain, to recommended changes in diet that can reduce inflammation... Full story »
'Little Hats Brigade' knitting initiative seeks to comfort babies born with serious heart conditions
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 26, 2018, 3:50PM
By Janna Lopez for Oregonian Media Group Marketing Every February, American Heart Month, hospitals from over 40 states share the message of heart health by providing babies born in their hospitals with tiny red hand-knitted hats. The Little Hats, Big Hearts effort began 4 years ago, in Chicago. In partnership with the American Heart Association and the Children's Heart... Full story »
Diet, life's "Simple 7" are among the keys to beating heart disease
By Aaron Cooper, Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 21, 2018, 11:10AM
By Janna Lopez for Oregonian Media Group Marketing It's amazing to think about everything our hearts do. They are efficient, intricate, and in most cases, incredibly reliable at sustaining life. As machines, hearts steadily pump blood throughout the entire body by way of a complex circulatory system. In doing so, they provide necessary nutrients and oxygen to every cell... Full story »
American Heart Association recognizes numerous local award-winning hospitals
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 4:30PM
'Hospital around the corner' directory proves that quality care is closer than you think Full story »
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Eight fast facts about blood pressure, and how you can help lower yours
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 4:25PM
Provided by Regence for Oregonian Media Group Marketing The squeeze of the cuff. The cold stethoscope in the crook of your arm. You probably know what it's like to have your blood pressure measured, but you may not be aware of why a blood pressure test is so important. When a doctor or nurse checks your blood pressure, they're... Full story »
TAVR: Latest procedure to ease surgery for common heart problems
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 4:17PM
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), the new preferred approach for intermediate risk patients, is minimally invasive and enables speedy recovery Full story »
Heart-healthy lifestyles reduce the risk for Alzheimer's Disease
By Aaron Cooper, Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 4:02PM
In the quest to conquer Alzheimer's disease, new medications are being tested that inhibit production of a brain protein - Beta-amyloid - that's thought to cause Alzheimer's. But science is also exploring another aspect of preventing Alzheimer's that requires no medication at all: heart-healthy living. "The link between heart health and Alzheimer's has been studied since the 1990s," says... Full story »
At the heart of the matter, disease risk factors and symptoms are different for women
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 3:52PM
By Janna Lopez for Oregonian Media Group Marketing For more than a decade the American Heart Association has engaged in a substantial nationwide effort, Go Red For Women, to educate women about heart disease risks. Nearly 500,000 women die each year from cardiovascular disease. Misconceptions about what heart disease is, and who it impacts, correlate to women's lack of... Full story »
Setting the record straight about cardiovascular disease's top ten myths
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
February 11, 2018, 3:43PM
There are many myths when it comes to understanding heart disease, but you can boost your heart smarts by separating fact from fiction. Full story »
Tips for a healthy back and for when to seek medical care
By Oregonian Media Group Marketing Staff
January 31, 2018, 4:50PM
Although back pain is a frequent problem, experts say that most episodes of back pain will resolve themselves within weeks, and are not related to serious medical conditions. Full story »