Heart Health - Videos

Marlo Thomas With Sharon Mulvagh, M.D.

I was so pleased to have Mayo Clinic cardiologist Sharon Mulvagh, MD, as my guest on Mondays with Marlo. Dr. Mulvagh shared some incredibly important information on heart health with us. A teaser from the series Mondays With Marlo on marlothomas.com.

How To Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication, from Sharon Mulvagh, M.D.

When it comes to lowering blood pressure without the use of medication, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Sharon Mulvagh, MD, had some great tips to share with us. First, when it comes to diet, it's critical to monitor your sodium intake. Although the American diet averages an unhealthy 3-4 grams of sodium per day, Dr. Mulvagh recommends you consume a maximum of 2 grams of sodium per day. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on marlothomas.com.

Strategies to Safeguard Your Heart

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork shares heart-healthy tips from The Doctors' latest HealthSmart column in USA Weekend magazine.

How Women Can Protect Their Heart and Bones

Many women take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis, but the pills have come under fire recently for potentially increasing the risk for heart problems. How can women protect their bones and heart at the same time?

My Most Serious Wake Up Call, From Rosie O'Donnell

Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell walked away with some important life lessons after surviving a serious heart attack in 2012. The number one lesson Rosie walked away with: "My heart attacked me, and that's how I took it. I had paid such little attention to my physical body that it retaliated," she said. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Know Your Facts About Heart Disease, From Rosie O'Donnell

After surviving a serious heart attack, actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell had some important advice for men and women, both young and old, about maintaining their heart health. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

The Mistake I Made When I Had A Heart Attack, From Rosie O'Donnell

After surviving a major heart attack in 2012, actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell had some important tips to share with us about what you should and should not do if you think you're having a heart attack. When asked about how important it is for women to prioritize their health, Rosie told us, "I would say don't wait until you have a heart attack." Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Changing My Diet After My Heart Attack, From Rosie O'Donnell

After struggling with heart health, actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell has made some serious changes to her lifestyle and diet. She shared some of those changes with us. When it comes to portion control, Rosie has cut her portion sizes in half. When asked if that was a difficult transition, she simply said, "It's not hard. When they tell you that you're going to die, it changes something." Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Rosie O'Donnell With Marlo Thomas

I was so thrilled to have actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell as a guest on Mondays With Marlo. After surviving a nearly fatal heart attack in 2012, Rosie shared so many valuable life lessons with us. Part of the series "Mondays With Marlo" on marlothomas.com.

Three Things On Rosie O'Donnell's Bucket List

After surviving a heart attack Rosie O'Donnell made a list of all the things she still wanted to do. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

The Signs Of A Heart Attack For Women, From Rosie O'Donnell

Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell gave us some incredibly helpful information including an original song! about the signs of a heart attack for females. Rosie told us that when women are experiencing a heart attack, they could feel pain in the jaw, shoulders, neck, arms or chest. "I only had pain in my biceps, and it did not radiate. Mine felt like a bear had attacked my arm," she said. Part of the series "Mondays With Marlo" on marlothomas.com.

How to Survive a Heart Attack

Cardiologist Dr. John Kennedy and pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears explain the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and highlight the major risk factors. Plus, learn how a dose of UrgentRx Critical Care Aspirin helped save one man's life when he had a heart attack while skiing.

The Health Effects of a Hypertensive Crisis

A hypertensive crisis is a situation where your blood pressure is severely elevated. Dr. Travis Stork (The Doctors) and Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, explain why if this happens you need to act quickly. "Hypertensive crisis can lead to life threatening conditions like stroke, heart attack or kidney failure," Dr. Lewis-Hall explains. "Other side effects can include loss of consciousness, memory loss or eye damage." To learn more about the symptoms of a hypertensive cris

Mechanical Heart Pumps Are Making Up for Donor Shortage

With a donor heart shortage, mechanical heart pumps are changing the fate of some patients. Rachel McNeill reports on the life-saving technology from a Taxas medical center that's celebrating it's 1,000th L-VAD implant.

Use This Spread to Lower LDL Cholesterol

Replacing butter or cream cheese with a plant-sterol spread can help you lower your cholesterol. In this video, Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains how adding a few grams of plant-sterol spread to your diets can lower your LDL cholesterol.

An Overactive Thyroid May Spell Heart Trouble

An overactive thyroid can cause serious problems in both men and women. In this video, Robin Miller, M.D. talks about the possible side effects of hyperthyroidism and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Use This Spread to Lower LDL Cholesterol

Replacing butter or cream cheese with a plant-sterol spread can help you lower your cholesterol. In this video, Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains how adding a few grams of plant-sterol spread to your diets can lower your LDL cholesterol.

The Symptoms of an SVT Heart Attack

Taking care of two special needs children full-time would stress anyone out and that's exactly what happened to Jessica. The 24-year-old mom had a heart attack that doctors attributed to stress. Find out what can cause your heart to start beating dangerously fast and the first thing you should do if it happens to you.

Can the Super Bowl Cause Heart Attacks?

A new study finds the emotional stress of the Super Bowl causes a spike in heart attacks in the losing team's home town.

Heart Disease Prevention Myths

Many women have the wrong ideas about how to prevent the nation's number one killer. In one study, nearly 30% of women cited aromatherapy as a preventive strategy.

New Test Could Predict Heart Disease Before Symptoms Occur

Researchers working on a test that could predict problems related to heart disease long before any symptoms are even present.

How Snakes Can Help Cure Heart Disease

Many people have a fear of snakes, but could the cold-blooded creatures actually provide a cure for heart disease? Animal expert David Mizejewski explains.

What Are the New Guidelines for Treating High Blood Pressure?

New guidelines relax the limits for which adults would need to start blood pressure medication.

How Much Sleep Is Good for Your Heart?

The right amount of sleep per night is critically important to overall health. In this video, Robin Miller, MD explains the risk factors, like heart disease and diabetes, which are tied to too much or too little sleep.

All The Facts About High Blood Pressure

The best quiz about high blood pressure

Heart Attack at 21

The day before her college graduation, Megan - who had always been fit and healthy -- had a heart attack. She shares the details of that day, including how long she waited before heading to the emergency room.

High Cholesterol Leads to Early Heart Attack

The day before her college graduation, Megan, who had always been fit and healthy, had a heart attack. Learn how high cholesterol affected this 21-year-old’s blood flow. Plus, find out which medication can increase the risk of blood clots.

High Cholesterol Leads to Early Heart Attack

The day before her college graduation, Megan, who had always been fit and healthy, had a heart attack. Learn how high cholesterol affected this 21-year-old's blood flow. Plus, find out which medication can increase the risk of blood clots.

High Cholesterol Leads to Early Heart Attack

The day before her college graduation, Megan, who had always been fit and healthy, had a heart attack. Learn how high cholesterol affected this 21-year-old's blood flow. Plus, find out which medication can increase the risk of blood clots.

High Cholesterol Leads to Early Heart Attack

The day before her college graduation, Megan, who had always been fit and healthy, had a heart attack. Learn how high cholesterol affected this 21-year-old’s blood flow. Plus, find out which medication can increase the risk of blood clots.
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