Sacramento Heart and Vascular

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being. Activities such as gratitude journaling, creating thank-you notes, and sharing moments of gratitude can strengthen connections and promote kindness. By integrating these gratitude exercises into daily life, individuals can cultivate a habit of gratitude, leading to lasting emotional and psychological benefits.

11/12/2025

As we honor and thank our veterans for their sacrifices and bravery, we are reminded that the physical and psychological wounds of war can run deep and have left many with a range of disabilities. Sometimes just being able to live independently feels overwhelming. That’s where service dogs can change everything.

Service dogs provide a unique kind of healing, empowerment, & companionship that can help mend the heart, mind, & body:

Lowers stress and anxiety
Reduces symptoms of PTSD and depression
Improves emotional regulation and sleep
Encourages movement, responsibility, and connection
Provides confidence in navigating public spaces

Purple Heart Foundation services are directed at helping ease the transition from the battlefield to the Homefront for veterans nationwide.

11/06/2025

While usually harmless, persistent hiccups can sometimes be a sign of a heart problem, especially in older adults or those with other risk factors. In these rare cases, hiccups may be the only symptom, leading doctors to investigate underlying heart issues, particularly if accompanied by other symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or nausea.

11/05/2025

Are calcium supplements a risk factor for heart attack? Read more here:

Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attack.

10/31/2025

What should your heart rate be when working out, and how can you track it? Our simple chart will help keep you in the target training zone, whether you want to lose weight or maximize your workout.
In the age category closest to yours, read across to find your target heart rates. Target heart rate during moderate-intensity activities is about 50-70% of maximum heart rate. During vigorous physical activity, it’s about 70-85% of maximum.

10/29/2025

Flu season is here. sigh. Click below for helpful resources, including prevention, myths, and resources.

Learn more about how to recognize flu symptoms and how to prevent the flu from the American Red Cross. Know the Difference: Types of Flu Outbreaks.

10/24/2025

What If Your Iron Is Low?
Iron is not made in the body and must be absorbed from what you eat. There are two types of iron in foods: heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found in red meat, poultry and pork and is most easily absorbed by your body. Non-heme iron is not as easily absorbed by your body but is still a good source of iron and essential if you don’t eat meat. Foods that are high in this type of iron include greens, breakfast cereals fortified by iron, breads and pasta, tofu, beans, dried fruits and eggs. When you combine foods that contain each type of iron, the iron will be more completely absorbed by your body. Eating foods that are high in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits and bell peppers, can also help with the absorption of iron.

10/22/2025

“The stroke made him a better artist.”
Watching the process was “phenomenal. Jared's art changed between pre-stroke and post-stroke - It became deeper, more detailed; there was more depth in its composition. But it wasn't easy.

Colorado artist was relentless in his road to recovery. His artwork now carries a depth shaped by his stroke experience.