GOLF AND YOUR HEART: IS THERE A CONNECTION?

Is golf good for your heart? Simply put…absolutely. Golf is a heart healthy activity. The earliest account of a golf-like game taking place was in the Netherlands on February 26th, 1297. It was played with a ‘colf’ or ‘kolf’, a Dutch word for stick, bat or club. This...

Aging Hearts

The Aging Heart As you age, every system in your body ages with you and the heart is no exception. It varies from person to person and there are certain factors that determine how fast aging occurs. Initially your heart slowly increases its function, reaching a peak...

Heart Healthy Dining

Dine with Doc Dining with your heart in mind is the focus of Northern Heart’s “Dine with Doc” event being held on Friday, September 22nd at the Chanterelle. Dine with Doc is an entertaining and heart-warming evening of dining and cooking demonstrations in support of...

Smoking Impacts Heart Health

Clearing the Air: The Serious Impact of Smoking on Heart Health Fifty years ago, smoking was considered the norm and was even advertised as healthy, but now it is recognized as one of the worst things to do for your health. This is due to the fact that smoking is a...

Spring into Better Heart Health

April is typically a month of new beginnings. It’s a time we can get outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather and be more active.  Consider it a time to begin your journey into better health. Heart and Stroke suggests that “for those looking for the fountain of youth,...