Hi, my name is Janelle Baldwin. I currently run the on-site fitness center for Agnesian HealthCare, called the Zone. I am also a member of the Associate Wellness Committee. We offer a variety of activities for our associates to help them pursue their health and wellness goals, and we’d like to offer you a chance [...]
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Is red wine really heart healthy?
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care Red wine has long been thought of as the heart healthy alcohol choice. But is that just a myth? The good news it no, it is not a myth. In moderation, red wine is healthy! Many people think that the antioxidants in the grapes [...]
Simple, everyday exercises to build a strong heart
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care To have a strong and healthy heart, it is very important to stay active and exercise! Anything that gets your heart rate jumping will improve heart strength, including jumping up and down when the Packers score a touchdown in a tie game with only [...]
Signs of heart trouble
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care Although there are many types of heart diseases, there are a few universal signs and symptoms that all the diseases share. It is important to be in tune with your body and take these signs seriously. Catching a heart concern early is the best [...]
What types of foods should I eat to stay heart healthy?
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care In addition to exercising, improving your diet is an important step to take to improve your heart health. But, I understand that changing your diet is easier said than done. It is unrealistic for me to think that all my patients are going to [...]
Is heart failure hereditary?
By: Richard Santa-Cruz, MD, Cardiologist with the Dale Michels Center for Heart Care I often hear my patient’s family members questioning if heart failure is hereditary. I understand it is scary to see your parent go through heart failure and wonder if you could be prone to the same disease. The good news is that [...]
Heart Healthy Recipe: Black Bean Brownies
We recently demonstrated how to prepare these delicious black bean brownies at Ripon Medical Center, and so many people loved them, that we decided to share the recipe with all of our friends. Makes 16 1 15 oz can no-salt –added black beans (drained and rinsed) 3 large eggs 1/3 cup canola oil ¼ cup [...]
Take Steps to Reduce Sodium in Your Diet
February is National Heart Month, so each Friday in February we will be posting an article about steps a person can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. Our featured blogger is Kristy Krause, a nurse with Agnesian HealthCare. Kristy is also our Cardiac Educator. Did you know that the latest recommendation from the [...]
Are you at risk for heart disease?
There are many factors that put one at risk for heart disease, which can be broken into two categories: non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. Non-modifiable risk factors include: age, gender, family history and diabetes. Women over the age of 55 and men over the age of 45 are at an increased risk for heart disease. [...]
Heart Health: High cholesterol doesn’t come with symptoms
February is National Heart Month, so each Friday in February we will be posting an article about steps a person can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. Our featured blogger is Kristy Krause, a nurse with Agnesian HealthCare. Kristy is also our Cardiac Educator. Have you had your cholesterol levels checked lately? And if so, [...]
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