Gordon Fox • November 22, 2022
The Holidays Can Be Healthy For Your Heart

We’ve all had the experience: holidays can mean eating too much (much of which isn’t good for you), drinking too much, and getting no exercise. It doesn’t have to be like that!

Thanksgiving dinner
Can this be good for you?

A new article in Cardiology Magazine (published by the American College of Cardiologists) suggests a strategy for heart-healthy holidays. There are strategies for modifying recipes to make them more healthy, scheduling your exercise to make sure you do it, and more. There are even a couple of recipes included. Give it a read !

The HCMA theme for January is Setting Your Plan For The Year

By Sabrina Cuddy • December 23, 2024
You must advocate for yourself to get the best care for your HCM. The first step is to have a plan that includes the tests you need and how often to see your cardiologist. To make planning easier, the HCMA offers Navigation Calls. We encourage everyone with HCM to complete our Intake and Navigation Call at least… The post The HCMA theme for January is Setting Your Plan For The Year appeared first on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.

The HCMA theme for December is Gratitude

By Sabrina Cuddy • November 20, 2024
Why practice gratitude? Gratitude has benefits for both mental and physical health as well as our relationships with those around us. When we’re thankful for anything positive in our lives, it leads to a shift in mindset that helps us feel better and take action to stay as healthy as possible. What can you think… The post The HCMA theme for December is Gratitude appeared first on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.

Holiday Weight Management

By Sabrina Cuddy • November 5, 2024
At the HCMA, November is when we’re thinking about weight management. We all know that winter months and holiday foods can lead to potential weight gain, and it happens to the best of us. It’s easy to gain weight with all the less healthy options in front of us – face it, we all love… The post Holiday Weight Management appeared first on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.
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