Heart-Healthy Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons
Looking for a heart-healthy sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Why not make your sweetheart some delicious treats as a gift, or maybe to share after a three-course meal? The American Heart Association offers several heart-healthy recipes that promise to be delicious and easy to prepare. While this dessert has a little bit of sugar, you […]
Warm up with this heart-healthy recipe for turkey chili
It’s chili season! With Kansas weather, you never know what to expect, so be prepared for another cold snap with a heart-healthy version of this delicious Midwestern staple. Instead of loading your chili with hamburger and salt, try ground turkey breast. Spice up your chili with onions, garlic, chili powder, pepper and cumin for an […]
How to kick the habit: Stress – is it hurting my heart?
We hear so much about stress these days. The American Institute of Stress defines it as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.” I’ve noticed it’s generally discussed in a negative context. But I’d argue there is a distinct difference between everyday stress and distress.
Win big with these healthy Super Bowl snacks
Create healthy, delicious Super Bowl snacks with these awesome recipes from The Food Network.
NMC Joins National Heart Health Program
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today participation in the National Heart Health Program in an effort to reduce heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. This internationally recognized heart attack prevention and early detection program is centered on coronary calcium scoring. Coronary calcium scoring is a noninvasive, painless, five minute test to check for the presence […]
Cardiac Rehab: An Important Step to Heart Attack Recovery
Willis Heck was relaxing the day after Christmas 2017, sitting in his chair reading before dinner, when he began having difficulty concentrating and even turning the pages of his book. He also noticed his chest and arms were sore. Although he was able to eat when his wife, Jan, called him for dinner, the discomfort […]
NMC to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Newton Medical Center (NMC), along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day. As a participating organization, NMC is providing information and tools for the public to […]
Newton Medical Center launches campaign to boost heart health
NEWTON, Kan.– Newton Medical Center will launch a 26-week educational campaign aimed at increasing consumers’ awareness of what they can do to improve and care for their cardiovascular system. The initiative, called the Heartowner’s Protection Plan, runs October 21 through spring 2014. “We wanted people in our area to start looking at their hearts like […]
