Effects of Stress on the Heart and How to Cope
Everyone experiences stress. Today, we’re going to uncover what stress does to your heart and ways to deal with it. Hi, I’m Doctor Eric Van De Graaff, a...
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When Hearts Fail: 5 Essentials for Heading off Heart Failure
It’s been called a condition of epic proportions. Heart failure is alarmingly common, affecting 6.5 million adults in the U.S. It’s also on the rise. The prevalence of...
The Difference Between Cardiology Specialists
Hi, my name is Eric Van De Graaff and I am a General Cardiologist with CHI Health. I work mainly out of CUMC Bergan Mercy and several other...
These Five Heart Attack Triggers May Surprise You
A fight with your husband. A dreadful traffic jam. Shoveling six inches of snow. All are unpleasant situations. But as ordinary as they sound, they’re everyday events that...