Joseph Ramirez, MD - Interventional Cardiologist Online

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

12/03/2026

Here's a stat worth moving for: Regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and even depression. 🏃‍️ According to the CDC, adults need at least:
💪 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week (like brisk walking)
💪 2 days of muscle-strengthening activities per week

That's just 22 minutes a day. A walk during lunch, a bike ride after dinner, or a dance break at home counts!

Can't do it all at once? That's okay. Even short bursts of movement throughout your day add up and make a real difference for your long-term health.

Source: cdc.gov/physicalactivity

12/03/2026

10/03/2026

HDL and LDL particles differ in several ways, including their:

Role in heart health
Role in treatment
Healthy levels

Key differences:

HDL:
🟢Removes excess cholesterol from your arteries, limiting plaque buildup
🟢Not targeted with medication
🟢40 to 80 for males; 50 to 80 for females

LDL:
🔴Deposits cholesterol in your arteries, adding to plaque buildup
🔴Targeted with medication
🔴Below 100 for most adults, but the lower the better

Both types of particles respond to things you do in your daily life, like what you eat and how much you move around.

10/03/2026

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08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Clinic Schedule this week:
3/9 Mon 11AM-1PM: PHC
3/11 Wed 8AM-12NN: MDH
3/13 Fri 11AM-3PM: MDH

06/03/2026

Fell off the fitness wagon? It happens! Life gets busy, motivation dips and routines change. But one setback doesn’t define you. What matters is what you do next.

06/03/2026

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