Tag Archives: heart health
Nourish Your Heart: A Guide to Heart-Healthy Foods
A healthy heart is the cornerstone of overall well-being. One of the most impactful ways to nurture cardiovascular health is through mindful food choices. Incorporating nutrient-rich foods into your diet can significantly contribute to quality of life. Fatty Fish for Omega-3 Incorporating fatty fish like salmon and sardines into your diet provides an abundant source […]
Nurse practitioner joins cardiology team at Riverwood
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that Nurse Practitioner Laura Biewer of the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI) has joined the cardiology provider team. Specializing in cardiovascular and preventative cardiology, Biewer will work closely on patient care with Dr. Peter Stokman and Dr. Tim Dirks, MHI cardiologists who have been offering care at […]
Embrace heart-healthy habits
February is not just the month of love. It’s also Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. Riverwood Healthcare Center is taking this opportunity to share some practical tips for maintaining a strong heart. Nutrition, exercise and stress management all play a role in promoting cardiovascular well-being. The importance of […]
Riverwood welcomes cardiac specialist
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce that James Furda, MD, a board-certified internist specializing in heart-related concerns with the Minneapolis Heart Institute, will begin seeing patients at its specialty clinic in Aitkin the first week in April. Practicing with the Minneapolis Heart Institute since 2007, Dr. Furda specializes in cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, women’s heart […]
Wellness: Heart Health is in your hands
Take heart health into your own hands. The No. 1 prevention factor for heart disease is weight loss. Aim to reduce your weight by a realistic amount, such as 5 to 10 percent vs. 30 percent. This will increase your chance of success. The American Heart Association has found that even if you have no […]