Posts by omarn@newheartnm.com
Why do I get sore a few days after my workout?
If you’ve lifted weights or done resistance training, you’ve likely felt that burn that comes with working hard. It usually fades moments after you stop the exercise. However, sometimes when you work out a new muscle, or after you’ve been out of the gym for a while, you’ll get sore days after your workout. This…
Read MoreThe Fire Within
Kathleen describes Parkinson’s disease as a “fire within.” It’s an un-itchable itch. Her organs vibrate, her foot cramps, or her leg goes restless at the most inconvenient times. Kathleen emphasizes that everyone’s experience with the symptoms and progression of the disease is different. At one point she couldn’t brush her teeth, get dressed in the…
Read MoreCan You Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the United States. Dr. Ramo says the five-year survival rate for a lung cancer diagnosis is only 20%. You have a higher chance of survival if you can catch lung cancer early, so are you eligible for a screening? You are a candidate for lung cancer…
Read MoreWhat is the Walk Test?
If you’re a patient or gym member at New Heart, you’ve likely taken a walk test. It’s a monitored test on a treadmill that gives our exercise specialists an idea of where you are starting. If you are considering becoming a patient at New Heart, this is something you might experience early on here, if…
Read MoreDr. Ramo Talks Staying Consistent with Exercise
It’s no secret that gym attendance tends to dip during the holiday season, and it’s understandable! Between traveling, family gatherings, and staying cozy indoors to avoid the cold, many people shift their focus away from regular workouts. While it’s important to enjoy the season, making time for exercise can help manage stress, maintain energy, and…
Read MoreNatural: Not Always Better
Dr. Ramo addressed red yeast rice, and its use as a statin, in his latest appearance on KOAT’s HealthBeat. What is a statin? A statin is a type of drug that lowers cholesterol by reducing the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is required for the production of cholesterol, so when the enzyme is suppressed, so…
Read MoreStories from the Heart: A Lifelong Dancer
Susie is a lifelong dancer. She even danced competitively for the University of New Mexico dance team. She says dance was something she had always loved, and something she had always been able to do, until it wasn’t. In January of 2023 both Susie and her husband got COVID-19. Because of her pre-existing conditions, Susie…
Read More5 Tips for Managing Stress
Stress isn’t always bad. The positive kind of stress, or eustress, helps keep us motivated and excited about new experiences things. Eustress is what you feel when planning an exciting vacation, trying to learn a new skill, or going on a date. This is short-term stress that motivates and excites you, and can even help…
Read MoreStories from the Heart – Chair Yoga Warrior
If you were to come to New Heart on a Tuesday or Friday at 10am, you’d likely find Cheryl wearing a hot pink New Heart t-shirt and playfully grumbling about the warrior pose. “Joslyn’s chair yoga is so much fun. Lots of yoga classes are so quiet, not this one. We tend to laugh, we…
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