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Finding Balance In a Fast Paced World
Finding balance in a fast paced world is important. We believe in keeping track of the hot health topics around the world and sharing insights with our patients and visitors. We hope you find these helpful as you navigate the sea of information available at your fingertips.
In this article from Harvard Medicine, Dr. Dara Lee Lewis Discusses the crucial role that women physicians play in advancing the growing field of Women's Health.
In 2003, researchers found a genetic mutation that caused some people to develop very high LDL cholesterol levels and CVD at a young age. This laid the groundwork for understanding the PCSK9 pathway, and ultimately the medications now known as PCSK9 inhibitors. Read Dr. Kelley-Hedgepeth's latest article on this important topic. Click here to read more.
Read below to i nvestigate the question "How does cardiovascular disease increase the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19". This article , written by Dr. Lee Lewis, explains the most recent literature on the topic and what we can all do to prevent infection.
Read Dr. Kelley-Hedgepeth's latest article to learn how sleep plays an important role in maintaining good overall health, and good cardiovascular health in particular. Click here to read more.
We launched the Lown Women's Cardiovascular Program (LWCP) in 2020 to address cardiac issues and challenges unique to our female patients. The goal of our program is to educate and empower women to optimize their cardiac health by addressing the four pillars of wellness and longevity: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, using science-based data as our foundation.