Dr. Harrison was featured in the August issue of Wellington The Magazine. Click here to read the article.

Every 40 seconds someone in the US dies from heart disease, stroke, or other forms of cardiovascular disease. Half of Americans are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death globally. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and high blood pressure. Here are some ways to [...]

Lose weight: you may drop 1 mm of mercury (mmHg) for every 2.2 lbs. lost. Exercise regularly: your goal is 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise. This may reduce your blood pressure by 5 to 8 mmHg. Consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise regimen. Eat a heart healthy, low sodium diet: the [...]

Lifestyle changes have proven to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. One out of three Americans has prediabetes. What is more shocking is 90% of people don’t know they have it. Prediabetes places you at an increased risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and having a stroke. Damage to [...]

February is federally designated as American Heart Month since 1963. This month raises awareness about how vital it is for Americans to focus on their heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. In America, there is one death from cardiovascular disease every 38 seconds. By making modest changes to your lifestyle [...]