Since hypertension, or high blood pressure accounts for a high percentage of kidney and heart related issues, consult with your doctor about incorporating any of the following lifestyle changes into your daily routine, to lower your chance of kidney and cardiovascular related diseases. ...read more

At NOHC and OMG we make a commitment to Partner for Your Health. That means, we are always looking for ways to improve our practices and interventions. We look into the outcomes of patient care as a good measurement for finding ways to improve.  ...read more

Looking for a new food to incorporate into your heart healthy diet? Consider going "nuts." ...read more

Too much iron in the body is dangerous because it can lead to problems such as liver damage and increase your risk of heart disease. Donating blood regularly can aid in the reduction of your iron levels. ...read more

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developing world (Gaziano, Reducing The Growing Burden Of Cardiovascular Disease In The Developing World). However, cardiovascular disease can be preventable with constant modification toward certain risk factors. ...read more

CardioSmart is the patient education site of the American College of Cardiologists. ...read more

Recent studies yield results that walking 30 minutes a day will reduce your stress and anxiety, in addition to your risk of heart disease.  ...read more

Got cabin fever? Here are some great heart healthy activities that will get you moving! ...read more

The Food Guide Pyramid is a general guide that lets you choose a healthful diet that's right for you. ...read more

Cardiac disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women in the United States today. ...read more