 On April 30: Opening New Doors to the Latest in Heart and Vascular Care. Later this month, the new Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center will open – giving patients with heart and vascular disease the opportunity to be treated in the most advanced cardiovascular care center of its kind in the region. From the latest technologies to spaces tailored around the needs of our cardiovascular patients and their families, the Center was designed with input from patients – further supporting the patient and family focused care philosophy. Learn more.
 Stress Reduction for Heart Health. Stress can adversely impact your heart health. In this discussion, led by psychologist and stress expert Tracy Townsend, PsyD, learn ways in which meditation and mindfulness can be used to promote well-being. Thursday, May 1, 7:00PM - 8:30PM; Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston Street, Boston. Learn more. Cardiovascular Screenings. In recognition of the opening of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center this spring, BWH is offering a series of free cardiovascular screenings throughout the Boston area. These easy, non-invasive screenings for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol can help you learn more about your risk for heart and vascular diseases. See our full list of screenings and other cardiovascular health events.
 Deep Sleep Plays Role in Visual Learning. BWH researchers have found a link between deep sleep and the ability of the brain to learn specific tasks. These findings could have clinical implications for conditions like depression and insomnia, as well as aging, which are associated with learning deficits and also a reduction of deep sleep. Learn more. BWH Researchers Explore How an Injured Kidney Can Repair Itself. BWH researchers have determined the specific cell type responsible for kidney repair after kidney injury. With the population aging and rates of hypertension and diabetes higher than ever, this finding could help guide development of future therapies. Learn more. |  |
All in the Family: Genetic Cardiovascular Disorders  While many forms of heart and vascular disease result from lifestyle choices such as an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise, certain types of cardiovascular disease develop from unavoidable genetic conditions – disorders caused by inherited gene mutations. If you have a genetic cardiovascular disorder, you can’t prevent the onset of the disease. However, early diagnosis and treatment can potentially save your life and preserve quality of life. If you think you are at risk of an inherited cardiovascular disease, ask your doctor if a genetic test is available for that condition. If no test is available, you should be followed periodically with appropriate clinical evaluations to determine if you are developing the disease. Common genetic cardiovascular diseases include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan syndrome, familial dilated cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmias and inherited aortic aneurysms. Learn more about genetic cardiovascular disorders, including diagnosis and treatment. On the forefront of new discoveries: BWH’s Cardiovascular Genetics Center includes a team of nationally recognized physicians and scientists who work together to take the latest discoveries in research on inherited cardiac disease and apply them directly to the patient. Learn more about the Cardiovascular Genetics Center.
Women’s Neurology: Men and Women Not the Same  As with many other diseases, neurological conditions often develop differently in women than in men. That’s because the hormonal and reproductive changes throughout a woman’s lifespan, including pregnancy and menopause and the use of oral contraceptives and assisted reproduction, impact neurological health. In particular, women of childbearing age with neurological issues – which can range from epilepsy to chronic headache to high risks for stroke – require specialized treatment plans. Consider epilepsy, for example: Women with epilepsy often experience a significantly higher level of epileptic episodes during menstruation. That in turn affects their treatment plans, which need to address how to regulate medication doses around menstruation. Learn more about neurological issues in women of childbearing age. A unique view on women: BWH’s Program in Women’s Neurology brings together neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons focused on providing medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and care specialized for women with neurological conditions. Learn more.
Retrain Your Brain to Love Exercise  The best diet for weight loss may still be under debate, but there's no doubt that the dynamic duo of diet and exercise continues to be the gold standard for weight loss and, more importantly, maintaining weight loss. In spite of the much-publicized benefits of exercise, too many people fail to stick with an exercise program. Here are three ways to think about exercise and its benefits that will help you love it – especially if your goal is to lose weight. - Without the appropriate fuel, exercise can feel more like punishment than pleasure. The primary fuel for muscles is glucose (from carbohydrates) and its storage form, glycogen. Without them, you're likely to feel tired or have sore muscles early in your workout.
- Think of exercise as a savings account. Exercise also gathers interest: As you get more fit, your body rewards your hard work by using more calories during and after your workouts.
- The benefits of exercise aren't measured just by a scale, but by a better working body. Instead of focusing on the minutes that tick by or the calories racked up on the treadmill, focus on how exercise changes your body from the inside out.
Learn more about how you can train yourself to love exercise.
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