Articles tagged with 'heart health' | OSF HealthCare

It's a good idea to keep an eye on your heart's health. But Ash Al-Dadah, MD, a cardiologist with OSF HealthCare, estimates that more than half of the people with advanced heart disease who come through his door also have diabetes. That …

A new era of advanced cardiology care is on the horizon for patients at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, Ill.

The heart yearns for sleep. With too little or too much sleep, we can experience long-lasting health problems. For adults, enough sleep is 7-8 hours. Getting 6 or fewer hours of sleep has significant health risks. One in particular is …

Heart attack symptoms can sometimes seem like everyday pain, so it's important to know the signs and call 9-1-1 quickly.

Con la vuelta a la escuela, los consultorios médicos se llenan de niños que necesitan chequeos, vacunas y, en algunos casos, chequeos cardíacos.  

Obesity early in life can lead to life-long physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Frank Han breaks down how to maintain a heart-healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.

“Days of Our Lives” actor Cody Longo recently died of alcohol abuse, again raising awareness of the issue.

A key to having a heart-healthy lifestyle is sleep. OSF HealthCare doctors describe how poor sleeping habits can have negative long-lasting impacts.

We're all tempted to add a little salt to our food from time to time, but a recent study shows any reduction in salt can greatly help in reducing hypertension. 

It’s important for kids to establish good eating behaviors early. An OSF HealthCare pediatrician has a checklist for parents.

As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, health experts issue a wake-up call to Congress on daylight saving time.