Checking labels to help your heart health

(WJBK) - Part of having a healthy heart starts with a good diet. So when you go shopping, what should you look for on the label? We see lots of words like "organic" and "all natural", but do they mean anything? Dr. Sindhu Koshy, a cardiologist from St. John Hospital, joined us on The Nine to give us a little insight. You can hear from her in the video player above. Click here for more

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No. 1 killer of women heart disease is 80 percent preventable

"The most common cause of death from heart disease is actually coronary artery disease," says Dr. Sindu Koshy, a cardiologist at St. John Providence. "So, that's plaque that develops in the arteries; that's heart attacks and sudden cardiac death from that. Those are things we can reduce; plaque is cholesterol and inflammation. So by changing our diet and increasing exercise we reduce those things."

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Heart health begins in the gut, experts say

Like our mothers told us years ago, the way to, well, anyone’s heart is through their stomach. So instead of sugary candy hearts, maybe we should slip our beloved a stalk of broccoli. At least that’s what Dr. Sindhu Koshy will be doing. The cardiologist with St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren sees patients every day who’ve been diagnosed with heart disease  or who know they have a family history of cardiac trouble. A major part of her treatment…

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Aborting a Heart Attack by Dr. Samer Kazziha

Your are invited to Hearth Health Lecture series Aborting a heart Attack by Dr. Samer Kazziha Wednesday April 18th, 2018 Tours appetizers & refreshments from 5:30 to 6:00 Presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Address: 1401 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills Seats are limited Reserve today! (248) 601-7600

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Atrial Fibrillation Management – Heart Health Lecture Series

Your are invited to "Atrial Fibrillation Management" Heart Health Lecture Series presented by Dr. Samer Kazziha Seating is limited, please reserve today by calling (248) 601-7600 Date: 03/31/2018 Time: 5:30 pm Tours appetizers & refreshments from 5:30 to 6:00 Presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Address  3250 W Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills

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“Women & Heart Disease” by Dr Sindhu Koshy, MD

Dinner with a Doc on February 28, 2018 Women & Heart Disease Presented by Dr. Sindhu Koshy, MD Lecture begins at 7:00 pm Ascension Crittenton Hospital Auditorium Light Strolling Dinner served at 6:00 pm Provided by Boulevard Health (Must regsister by Feruary 22nd for dinner) Wear Red! Fashion show at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register visit or call (248) 652-5269 Topic:  Women & Heart Disease Wear RED for Heart Disease Date:  February, 28, 2018  Lecture 7pm Presenter:  Sindhu Koshy,…

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