Intermountain Healthcare Blog

How can we save the health of our teenagers?

April 10th, 2013

Teenagers are well on their way to developing heart disease at such a young age! But there are heart-healthy things we can do at home to help them get their lives moving in a healthy direction.

Salt: The Silent Killer

By John D. Day, MD

April 5th, 2013

Each day when I meet with patients and tell them that they need to cut their salt intake to control their blood pressure, I always hear the same response—“but doctor, I never add salt to my food.” Learn more about the impact of salt on our heart health and how to limit your salt (sodium) intake.

Know Your Stroke Risk

By Jeanie Hammer

April 4th, 2013

People often don’t realize how at risk they are for a stroke. And because they don’t know, they can’t and don’t work on prevention. Don't be caught unaware — know your stroke risk.