Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Making healthy choices a part of your regular routine—such as exercise, balanced nutrition and stress management—positively impacts your heart health. Explore below for insights from our nationally recognized team of cardiac experts about how to start your wellness journey and stay on track for optimal good health.

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At St. Francis Heart Centers across Long Island, we give you convenient access to the latest technologies and procedures that make us an unparalleled leader in cardiovascular services. 
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Heart Health Tips

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High Blood Pressure: What to Know

How Cold Weather Can Be Tough for Your Heart

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Flu Shots and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

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Patient Success Stories

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Driving on the Links, Then Driving to the Emergency Room

Bob Nagle is adding St. Joseph Hospital to his list of things to be grateful for after an afternoon round at Bethpage State Park Golf turned into a medical emergency.
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Expert Insights

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What Are Common Pediatric Heart Conditions?

What Is a Statin and How Does It Lower Cholesterol?

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Congenital Heart Defects: Symptoms & Treatments

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How heart healthy are your habits?

Our quiz helps you find simple ways to make lifestyle choices to improve your heart health.
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Free Student Athlete Cardiac Screenings

Helps diagnose potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions in athletes grades 9-12.
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