You are invited to get heart smart! Join Cindy Baker, MD, to learn more about how stress can impact your heart health. Dr. Baker will cover all your questions when it comes to stress and the heart, including:

• Can stress actually damage the heart? How do stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline raise blood pressure and heart rate? Can chronic stress lead to inflammation, arterial damage, and plaque buildup?
• Can stress directly cause heart attacks or heart disease? How much stress increases risk, compared to traditional factors like cholesterol or smoking?
• What truly helps reduce heart damage from stress? Are there evidence-based stress reducers that really help the heart (exercise, sleep, therapy, meditation, social connection)? Do medications, mindfulness, or lifestyle changes have an impact?

No fee or registration is required. We look forward to seeing you and talking about heart health!