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According to the American College of Cardiology, patients with diabetes can decrease their cardiovascular risk by taking certain diabetes medications. Health care providers working in preventive cardiology can improve cardiovascular outcomes by becoming more involved in the management of patients with diabetes.

Exercise is Medicine® is committed to the idea that exercise and physical activity are integral to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The program also focused on the low physical activity in health care providers and the need for providers to counsel patients at office visits.

The National Academy of Sciences has reported a slowdown in mortality improvement rates in the United States compared to other countries, and studies indicate that a major contributor is the rise in the prevalence of obesity.

Cardiovascular nurses who counsel patients to improve diet quality may be confronted with questions regarding what “natural flavors” really are and why there are in so many foods.

According to the results of a recent randomized exercise trial in which healthy, sedentary middle age participants were randomized to two years of exercise training or attention control, there is high promise for the phrase “it’s not too late to start exercising”.

Much work remains to be accomplished to meet the American Heart Association (AHA) 2020 Impact Goals.

Innovative medicines can have significant impact on individuals who would otherwise have suboptimal management of their condition. The path to acquiring these medicines can be difficult. This article highlights some of the barriers that both patients and providers face with the prior authorization process and how to overcome these challenges.

With spring just around the corner, greater attention to personal health should be at the top of our list – and not just for cardiovascular patients.