According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and for most racial and ethnic groups in America. About 20% of all deaths in the U.S. in 2020 were caused by heart disease – that’s someone every 34 seconds. Despite…
Plant-based eating has grown in popularity over the past few years, and there is a range of plant-based resources available online — from TikTok videos and documentaries to food delivery services and restaurants. But what’s all the buzz about? Eating a primarily plant-based diet has been shown to provide numerous…
Cholesterol, blood pressure, salt and fat – a lot of buzz words get thrown around when people talk about heart health. It can make the topic seem complicated and confusing. But WWMG Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Richardson says taking care of your heart is actually pretty straightforward. There are really only…
It’s important to note that while strokes can happen to anyone at any age, over 80% are preventable. You can lower your chances of ever having a stroke by taking steps today to maintain optimal cardiovascular health. Read on for the warning signs of a stroke, common causes, risk factors,…
Per the CDC, nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Many folks don’t even know they have hypertension until it develops into a more serious condition such as heart disease. By that point, it may have been negatively impacting the…
Western Washington Medical Group is excited to announce the opening of our new specialty care center in Bellingham, which will provide Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine services to patients in Whatcom County. The new office opened on September 12, and is located at 470A Birchwood Ave…
Heart Attack Statistics Each year, over 800,000 Americans experience heart attacks, and for 3/4 of those individuals, it’s their first cardiac event. Because 50% of adults in the US currently have at least one risk factor for a heart attack, it’s important to know the warning signs. In this post,…
A clinical partnership formalized in November has brought WWMG Cardiology into collaboration with Pulse Heart Institute, one of the largest networks of cardiovascular providers in the Northwest. “Our principal goal for this collaboration is to utilize fully the resources available through Pulse to develop more programs that…
About heart-healthy foods Keeping our heart healthy is paramount to our overall wellness, but aside from regular physical activity and exercise, what can we do to protect it? In this post, we’ll explore why a good heart-heathy diet is so important; review common heart conditions and recommend…
In America heart disease prevention is often at the forefront of our minds, as one life in our country is lost to this condition approximately every 37 seconds. In this post, we’ll discuss heart health, reveal exactly what qualifies as heart disease and list 5 ways to prevent it. About…
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