For years, physicians have been studying the relationship between heart disease and depression, and many believe that these two disabling diseases are definitely connected.

Atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as AFib, is a type of abnormal heart rhythm. Often, when people experience AFib they describe it as a fluttering in their chest or having the feeling that their heart is skipping beats. 

You’ve probably often heard from doctors, friends, family members and, yes, even, social media influencers how important it is to get good, quality sleep. Sleep can help your mood, stress levels and inflammation, but it’s also crucial to maintaining a healthy heart. 

According to Johns Hopkins University, men develop heart disease 10 years earlier, on average, then women do. There are several reasons men are more likely to develop and potentially die from heart disease. Here, we’ve outlined some heart disease risk factors that most commonly affect men.

From beach days to jogs in the park, there are many reasons to get outside this summer. But, no matter your age, physical-fitness level or history with heart-related illness, it’s important to take precautions while out in the heat. 

Our very own Dr. Danielle Bayer implanted her first Watchman FLX Pro in an Atrial fibrillation (Afib) patient at USA Health Providence. 

Spring has sprung in South Alabama and our local farmers’ markets are ripe for the picking!

Million Hearts®, a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched the “Heart-Healthy Steps” campaign, which encourages people to take control of their heart health with small steps.

Here is a short, 10-minute desk exercise routine you can perform at regular intervals to help keep your heart healthy while you work.

Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful.” It’s a strong emotion that one often feels towards loved ones, animals, nature and one’s self.