Cardiologists Maintain Healthy Hearts Through Personal Practices
Four doctors from the UW Medicine Heart Institute share their advice for maintaining heart health.
Dr. Jill Steiner, one of the cardiologists, suggested minimizing stress through mindfulness, gratitude, and a balance diet focusing on vegetables, fruits, and fish. She also recommends regular physical activity, even if exercise isn't her strongest suit.
Dr. Kris Patton, another cardiologist, emphasized the importance of walking, getting adequate sleep, and spending time with loved ones.
Both Dr. Patton and Dr. Elina Minami highlighted the significance of a balanced diet and recommended snacks, such as cherry tomatoes, apples, goat cheese, caponata, and vitamin C-rich tangerines.
For physical activity, hiking was a popular choice among the cardiologists. Dr. April Stempien-Otero suggested Discovery Park and the Arboretum as places to jog, while Dr. Minami recommended Bikram yoga for stress relief and heart health benefits.
All the doctors advised avoiding smoking, as it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and cancer.
They also expressed their love for their jobs, noting that it benefits their own well-being and heart health. Working with heart patients and making a positive impact on their lives also brings great satisfaction to the doctors.
- Dr. Jill Steiner also advises prioritizing mental health by practicing stress management techniques like mindfulness and gratitude, along with a focus on nutrition, including vegetables, fruits, and fish.
- In addition to regular exercise, Dr. Kris Patton recommends fostering well-being by walking daily, ensuring quality sleep, and cultivating strong relationships with loved ones.
- To promote heart health, both Dr. Patton and Dr. Elina Minami advocate for a balanced diet, suggesting healthy snack options such as cherry tomatoes, apples, goat cheese, caponata, and tangerines rich in vitamin C.
- For physical activities, the cardiologists at UW Medicine Heart Institute recommend engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, with Discovery Park and the Arboretum being popular choices, and also Bikram yoga for stress relief and heart health benefits.
- The doctors from UW Medicine emphasize the importance of quitting smoking to reduce the risk of medical conditions like coronary artery disease, stroke, and cancer, enhancing overall health-and-wellness and cardiovascular-health.
- Beyond their professional expertise, the doctors express that their jobs not only improve patients' lives but also foster their own well-being and mental-health, bringing satisfaction and joy to their work in fitness-and-exercise and caring for heart patients.
