Now the new undisputed capital of veg dining in the country, Los Angeles is also the perfect city for someone recovering from heart surgery to adopt a more cardio-friendly lifestyle. There are more than 600 vegan and vegetarian places in LA which means that cardiac patients can access exquisite cuisine while exploring nutritive healing methods […]
Patients with heart conditions in Los Angeles face unique challenges during the summer. The City of Angels reaches over 100°F and the air quality is marked as too hazardous to be outdoors due to the smoke from wildfires. Therefore, Los Angeles becomes extremely difficult for people with heart conditions. Knowing how to protect your […]
The intertwining of mental health with cardiovascular health has, of late, started to gain attention from the medical community. Mental conditions such as chronic stress, anxiety, and depression are more than just emotional states; they impact one’s physical wellbeing in the form of cardiovascular trouble. Dr. Maria Tehrani, a noted cardiologist in Westwood and […]
Previously, heart attacks were thought to occur mostly in older people. However, new research shows cardiac events in those under 50 years of age have been alarmingly on the rise. In fast paced cities like Los Angeles or Westwood, where the lifestyles, work conditions, and health habits are known to take a toll on […]
The link between sleep and heart health is much deeper than what people think. In 2022, the American Heart Association (AHA) added sleep to Life’s Essential 8 cardiovascular wellness guidelines as a measure to be monitored which illustrated exactly this. This update wasn’t just an afterthought as AHA had uncovered compelling evidence sleep had an […]
The heart disease of a woman is stereotypically associated with older men. Most cardiologists keep repeating that this remains the one leading cause of death amongst women.The truth is these days no heart disease is overlooked, even those that concern women. It is infamously known that the symptoms of women go undetected or misdiagnosed which […]
Los Angeles has always been a hotspot for fitness enthusiasts, and with this new health trend, Westwood and Los Angeles residents seem to have more to look forward to. Intermittent fasting (IF) has become popular among health aficionados for its perceived health benefits. This diet practice invariably involves cycling between eating and not eating, […]
The Westwood and Los Angeles areas are famous for their innovative tendencies, ideas, and being health-aware. One of the most signifying innovations that we have today in the healthcare industry are wearable devices, especially when it comes to cardiac health. Wearable, cutting-edge technology, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, along with biometric monitors, have […]
Westwood and Los Angeles are some of the country’s most developed metropolitan areas with their fast-paced lifestyles, technological innovations, and rich culture. Workers in these regions seem to balance busy careers alongside family and social life seamlessly. Nevertheless, this juggling act tends to be associated with neglecting one’s cues related to health, including those […]
Chest pain is often viewed as a potential heart attack symptom. While heart attacks are without question one of the leading medical emergencies one can face, there can be many possible reasons for chest pain. It’s even possible that some of these reasons may be less critical. Dr. Maria Tehrani, a reputable heart surgeon […]
