Sacramento Heart and Vascular

08/04/2026

Did you know that germs in your mouth can enter your bloodstream and affect your heart health? Taking care of your oral health helps protect your whole body.

07/29/2026

Cancer survivors have nearly twice the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) compared with the general population.
This study examined whether joint risk factor control was associated with cancer-related excess CHD risk and residual life expectancy.

AbstractBackgroundCancer survivors have nearly twice the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) compared with the general population.ObjectivesWe examined whether joint risk factor control was associ...

07/24/2026

Sarcopenia-defined as age-related muscle loss-can begin at around age 35 and occurs at a rate of 1-2 percent a year for the typical person. After age 60, it can accelerate to 3 percent a year.
On average, adults who don't do regular strength training can expect to lose 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade. (And most people don't see the number on the scale going down, which means they are replacing that muscle with fat.)

07/22/2026

They're called electrolytes because they have an electric charge – positive or negative – when dissolved in fluids, such as blood. Those electric charges signal muscles and nerves. Our bodies would not work without electrolytes. Although you might think of electrolytes as something that comes in a powder, tablet, droplet or sports beverage, you'll find plenty in a healthy diet. For most people, it is absolutely true that we get adequate amounts in the foods and beverages that we consume already.

Electrolytes are essential, but does that mean you need to be seeking out electrolyte drinks, tablets or powders?

07/20/2026

07/17/2026

Did you know your favorite heart emoji isn't just cute - it can be good for your health, too! Studies have found that expressing love, gratitude, and social connection can help lower stress, which is good news for your heart. So, today, (National Emoji Day), don't be stingy with the ♥ emoji!! Happy National Emoji Day!!

07/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Javed Nasir and the outstanding team at Sacramento Heart Ambulatory Surgery Center on achieving California’s first outpatient CARTO™ EP ablation procedure in an ASC. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to expanding access to advanced electrophysiology care while continuing to improve patient outcomes.

07/15/2026

The vagus nerve is the longest and one of the most important of 12 cranial nerves. These nerves start in your brain and branch out to your head, neck, and body. The vagus nerve runs from your brainstem to your heart, lungs, digestive system, and other parts of your body. When stress gets the upper hand, try working these vagus nerve exercises into your everyday routine. Read about the vagus nerve exercises here:

Vagus nerve exercises can help you calm anxiety and stress in minutes. Check out these 5 simple ways to calm down ASAP.

07/10/2026

What’s the difference between PREbiotics and PRObiotics?

Our bodies get PRObiotics by eating live, unpasteurized fermented foods like plain yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso. We get PREbiotics—the indigestible fibers that feed these bacteria—by consuming foods like oats, bananas, onions, garlic, and asparagus. For optimal gut health, you can naturally combine these elements in your everyday diet: For example, mix oats (prebiotic) with kefir (probiotic) and top with a banana. You can also blend fruit into yogurt or mix chopped onions into a fermented salad.