Dr. Michael Farkouh of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, is a specialist in the effects of diabetes on the cardiovascular system.
According to Dr. Farkouh research studies state that there is an epidemic of diabetes in North America. The epidemic is due to the lack of exercise, the foods that we consume and our lifestyles and stress.
Our schools are cutting back on the physical education and the halls are lined with pop and candy machines, which also adds to the epidemic.
Parent’s are going through the drive up and getting dinner on their way home from work, which is usually loaded with …read more

A Hearty Life focuses on the heart and its supporting system; all combined called the cardiovascular system. There are a number of health conditions that fall under the umbrella of cardiovascular disease. Each week, we’ll take a closer look at a heart condition and learn how to live a hearty life.
This week’s condition is: ARRHYTHMIA
Arrhythmias are disorders of the regular rhythmic beating of the heart. They’re common — as many as 2.2 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (one type of rhythm problem). Arrhythmias can occur in a healthy heart and be of minimal consequence. They …read more