Posts by Elizabeth Moxley
Impact of Processed Food on Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), remains the leading cause of death on a global scale.[i],[ii] CVD is also the leading cause of death in patients with type…
Read MoreWeight Management: Lifestyle Versus Pharmacotherapy
Amidst the escalating obesity crisis affecting a substantial portion of the population, exploring tailored weight management strategies is increasingly imperative. What role do pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions play in weight…
Read MoreHeart Health and the Gut Microbiome
It is important for cardiovascular nurses to understand the relationship between cardiovascular health and gut microbiome, for both informing patient education strategies that are incorporated into clinical care and for future research endeavors.
Read MoreCardiovascular Health Through Vitamin C Intake
Recent findings show that vitamin C may be an essential component of cardiovascular health by preventing atherosclerosis, hypertension, and stroke.
Read MoreHDL Cholesterol: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Can High Good Cholesterol be a Bad Thing? It is considered a well-established fact that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a robust, inverse predictor of the risk of experiencing an…
Read MoreIdeal Exercise Prescription for Cardiovascular Health
Thank you to Elizabeth Moxley, PhD, RN, BS for this article on physical activity and exercise prescription. What is the ideal exercise prescription? It is well established that exercise improves…
Read MorePhysical Activity to Prevent CVD Across the Lifespan: Local and Global Burden
Thank you to Kashica J. Webber-Ritchey, and Elizabeth Moxley, for this article on physical activity and its local and global burden. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of…
Read MoreGreen Space and Heart Health: What’s the connection?
Prescribing Green Space to Promote Heart Health While cardiovascular professionals across the globe are well-versed in applying guidelines-based care to help their patients prevent, or manage, cardiovascular disease, one important…
Read MorePhysical Activity, Exercise Training and Heart Failure: Does Intensity Matter?
Heart failure currently affects an estimated 6.2 million US adults1 and approximately 2% of individuals on a global scale.2 According to heart failure exercise guidelines by the American College of…
Read MoreSkeletal Muscle Mass and Cardiovascular Health
What is the connection between skeletal muscle mass and cardiovascular health? Three recent studies demonstrate that an increase in skeletal muscle mass could lead to improved cardiovascular health regardless of…
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