INTEGRIS Health On Your Health Blog

The road to resuming physical activity can be a scary step after a cardiac event. In fact, some people may assume it’s safer not to actively stress the heart after such a traumatic event.

In this blog, we examine the basics of cholesterol, take a look at high cholesterol and explore practical steps to take to ensure your cholesterol levels support a healthy heart and lifestyle. We talk with Ryan Norris, D.O., a cardiologist and board-certified lipidologist at the INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital, to learn more.

Heart attacks, though often sensationalized in the media as sudden and fatal events where individuals drop dead in an instant, actually vary in duration and presentation. This common perception can overshadow the nuanced reality of heart attacks, which may unfold differently for each person.

When a severe injury occurs, the type of trauma center you’re taken to can make a critical difference. This blog will explore the key differences and similarities between level I and level II trauma centers, shedding light on their unique roles in providing lifesaving care.

Heart health is paramount to living a full and vibrant life. The good news is there are preventive measures that can safeguard your cardiovascular well-being. Advancements such as calcium heart scans provide valuable insights into your heart's condition.

There are four stages of heart failure, and knowing these stages can provide insight on how to manage it and how to slow down the progression to live an enjoyable life. Luke Cunningham, M.D., an advanced heart failure, transplant and mechanical circulatory support cardiologist for INTEGRIS Health, shares insight on the four stages of heart failure and how to manage it.

Heart disease, AKA cardiovascular disease, affects people with diabetes disproportionately. Most people who have type 2 diabetes will also experience cardiovascular disease. In the United States, about one in ten people has diabetes. Of the many people who have diabetes, about 95 percent have type 2 diabetes. Those are some big numbers.

High cholesterol levels can cause plaque build-ups that increase your risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke. This blog will explain how eating fewer animal products can keep your cholesterol levels at bay.

Eating more veggies and fruits is never a bad idea, just be sure to incorporate enough complete proteins. Without them, you might feel sluggish and lose muscle mass. Fortunately, a little menu planning can help you include enough complete proteins in your diet.

Is maple syrup superior to table sugar? We sought out the answer to those questions by diving into more detail about how sugar affects your body and analyzing the potential health benefits maple syrup has over other options.