Augusta University HealthHow’s your blood pressure these days? “High blood pressure means a reading of 140/90 mmHg or more,” said Dr. Vincent Robinson, a cardiologist with Augusta...
Planning a steaming bowl of pasta Alfredo for dinner, followed by your mom’s famous gooey chocolate chip cookies for dessert? But wait. “In the right portions, you can...
Dr. Pascha SchaferHeart disease is most often thought of as a man’s disease. However, this is a common misconception, because heart disease claims more women than men every year. A woman dies from...
Can you tell fact from fiction when it comes to cholesterol and your health? Answer the questions below to find out your cholesterol IQ. True or False? My body makes all the...
In the song “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” Diana Ross asks, “Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?” For at least 2.7 million Americans, it’s not love but...
If you’re worried about your heart health, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women...
Augusta University Health brings exciting new treatments to the local community. Continue Reading Clinical trials at work for your health
We all want to get the most out of our workouts, whether that’s burning more fat, building more muscle or getting more energy. How about a supplement that can tackle all of those...
A patient’s chance of surviving a heart attack dramatically increases if the patient or a bystander calls 911 and uses emergency medical services (EMS). That’s why Augusta...
Having an accredited chest pain center comes with the important responsibility of educating the community on early heart attack care. Augusta University Health takes this to heart...