Your heart is undeniably linked to your head—mentally, emotionally and physiologically. In many ways, this can be of benefit. However, there can be negatives associated with their connection too. Studies show that stroke survivors or those living with heart disease are at higher risk for anxiety and depression. The effects that poor mental health can
More than 150 people decked out from head to toe in red are expected to gather Oct. 26, 2023, at Sussex County’s annual Sussex Go Red for Women event at Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach. The brunch and fashion show raise awareness and help fund the fight against heart disease and
For most people, hearing they need heart surgery conjures feelings of anxiety—wondering how painful recovery will be, how large of a scar will be left, or what their life will be like afterward. Sheila Putnam knows this feeling first-hand. Putnam moved to Delaware from New York several years ago. Having lived with a heart murmur
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce Catherine M. Bassett, director of communications for Mountaire Farms – the nation’s fourth largest poultry company, will serve as the chair of the 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk. The Heart Walk will take place at the Bandstand in
If you or a loved one are living with diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to your heart health. People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke compared to someone who doesn’t have diabetes. The good news – people with diabetes can lower their risk of heart disease