Heart Health Insights with Dr. Howard Weinberg, Virtua Health
Andrew Salciunas sits down with Dr. Howard Weinberg, a board-certified cardiologist at Virtua Health, to discuss the pivotal role of past health reflections in shaping a heart-healthy future. This month’s Stay Well Health Chat emphasizes the importance of understanding where you’ve been health-wise to effectively plan where you want to go.
Dr. Weinberg delves into the practical steps individuals can take to manage their cardiovascular health, including:
- The significance of exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.
- How dietary habits influence heart health.
- The role of regular monitoring and management of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugars.
Some of the topics discussed include:
- We all want to be Heart Healthy. How can we kickstart a healthy new year?
- You mentioned eating healthy and getting exercise. What are some of the ways that we can do that?
- You mentioned you are into Pickleball. How did you start playing? What is the benefit to the sport?
- If you can’t find a pickleball partner, are there other healthy ways to get the activity you need for your heart health?
- On a more serious note, when should someone seek help from a doctor or cardiologist? What are the signs to look for?
- Do you have any parting words of wisdom about maintaining a healthy heart? What is the one thing you would like us to do this year?
For more information on Virtua Health cardiology, go to go.virtua.org/heartconsult
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