Health Education Promotes Healthier Behavior What exactly is health education, you’re wondering? Health education promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention through voluntary behavioral changes – such as adopting a healthy diet, engaging in daily physical activity, managing stress effectively, and establishing healthy sleep habits. By focusing on prevention and behavior changes, it dramatically cuts down […]
Healthy living myths abound on the internet, and it’s not surprising given the speed at which scientific studies are published. One week protein is the healthiest food group, the next week it’s reported to cause cancer. In our fast-paced world, it can be hard to keep up with what’s a fact, and what’s fiction. So […]
With July slated as Earth’s hottest month ever recorded (yes, in history!), temperatures are showing no signs of slowing down, even as we approach the end of the summer. Running, biking, tennis, and hiking are great ways to keep your heart healthy, but it’s important to adjust your approach to physical activity during the hot summer […]
We’re a month away from the September Equinox, signaling the end of summer and the beginning of fall. But most of us are still in the thick of the summer – unless you’re like us in the Bay Area, where summer doesn’t really start until Fall 😉 Keeping your kids (or grandkids) entertained throughout the summer […]
We’re back with Part 2 of Suzanne’s truly inspiring story, focusing on her recovery after her heart episode. For those readers just joining us, learn more about Suzanne’s story here. MOCACARE: What have you had to change about your lifestyle after your open-heart surgery? Suzanne: Around June of last year, I finally reached total clarity and […]
Continuing our Heart-to-Heart series — a conversation that tells the stories of those living with heart disease — today, we are so excited to bring you the incredibly inspiring story of Suzanne, an accomplished artist, world traveler, hospitality professional, and women’s health advocate who has regained full control of her health after surviving both Congestive […]
We’ve heard it all before: eat more fruit, veggies, and whole grains, cut back on stress, get more exercise. Health advice like this has become so commonplace, we barely acknowledge it anymore. So if you’re looking for a new twist on some valuable heart health tactics, what we’ve discovered may surprise you! Most of us […]
Happy National Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day! This week is National Men’s Health Week, which aims to bring awareness to preventable health problems and encourage early detection of disease; and with Father’s Day just around the corner, this is our chance to help the Dad in your life stay healthy and on top of […]
Today, we’re excited to share with you MOCAheart v1.2 (available on iOS and Android), our newest app update. Over the last few months, our teams have been working tirelessly to improve our app – based on feedback we’ve received from our beloved users. We know how important it is for you to easily understand and interpret […]
Based on the Framingham Heart Study, we’ve created a heart test to help you compare your actual age to your heart’s age. Continue below to learn the history and impact of the Framingham Heart Study, or begin taking the Heart Age test here. Age is a fairly easy number to calculate. People who know their […]
Statistics tell us that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. We also know that heart disease is responsible for 1 in 3 deaths, and that over 375,000 people die from heart disease everyday. 1 While heart health statistics are crucial, we often forget the names […]
The more you know, the more likely you’ll make better choices for your heart. That’s why we’re excited to share interesting and helpful facts and tips that will make you love your heart that much more! You don’t want to miss out these fun facts and tips in Heart Health Month! 1. We always knew […]