Dr. Velarde answered the following questions in this Health Divide on heart disease risk factors:
What lifestyle actions should people take to improve their heart health? When should prescription drug intervention be considered to help prevent heart disease? Is it ever too late to start preventive care for heart disease? What heart disease risk factors should people be aware of? How can you encourage a loved one to start preventive care?
Jessica Shepherd MD, MBA, FACOG
Dr. Shepherd is a board-certified OB-GYN and the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. She is the founder and CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a wellness concierge practice, and is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Shepherd answered the following questions in this Health Divide on heart disease risk factors:
Will losing weight lower my heart disease risk? What are the first steps I should take to address my risk for heart disease? How can someone determine their risk of heart disease? How does stress impact heart disease risk?
