HEART HEALTHY FACT #3

Evidence of heart disease found in ancient mummies found around the world suggests heart disease has been an issue for thousands of years.  Not long ago, researchers reviewed CT scans of 76 Egyptian mummies, and 38 percent were found to have probable or definite calcification in their arteries.  [Global Heart Journal]

TIPS TO LONGEVITY FROM OUR PATIENTS...#4

* Work out 3 times a week at the gym, drink scotch, mow the lawn (mine and my brothers), golf and date...Jim Blunden, age 91

* Marry a good woman...Bill Newman, age 94

* Everything in moderation, a happy marriage, a sense of humor, DON'T SMOKE, and take care of yourself...Gladys Jahnke, age 91

HEART HEALTHY FACT #2

Laughing may, in fact, be good for your heart and overall health!  Research suggests a good belly laugh can increase your blood flow by 20%.  The positive effects of this chuckle can last for 24 hours.  [American Heart Association]

TIPS TO LONGEVITY FROM OUR PATIENTS...#3

* Team up with a partner who exhibits care, concern, good communication and most of all COMPROMISE.  My wife, Carolyn, of 66 years is proof that this secret pays off.  Also, family and friends!...Charlie Sanders, age 90

* My faith...Jennie Siwik, age 90

* Happiness living with family...Olga Wojtyshyn, age 94

HEART HEALTHY FACT #1

With every beat of your heart blood is sent flowing through 60,000 miles of blood vessels, delivering important nutrition and oxygen to all your organs and tissues.  If you stretched the blood vessels in your body end-to-end, they'd circle the Earth almost 2.5 times! [Cleveland Clinic]

TIPS TO LONGEVITY FROM OUR PATIENTS...#2

* Upbeat attitude and listen to my doctors...Bill Vailliencourt, age 92

* The good lord game me this time to do good in this world...Theresa DeMartis, age 93

* Make sure you keep your 'inner child' alive...Carolyn Sanders, age 87

TIPS TO LONGEVITY FROM OUR PATIENTS...#1

* Being Stubborn...Ruth Hercula, age 93

* My secret to living long is being a dreamer...Irene Goodman, age 95

* Secret to a long life, happy, faith-filled marriage to my husband for over 60 years!...Marguerite Rouleau, age 91

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP WISHES YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP WISHES YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP WISHES YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!