PODCAST: MURFREESBORO, TN – On this timely and informative episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Nishtha Sareen, Medical Director at the Women’s Clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, for an uplifting and practical conversation focused on protecting heart health during the coldest months of the year (Click PLAY Above This Article to Hear the Latest Podcast Featuring Dr. Nishtha Sareen).
During the show, Dr. Sareen breaks down how heart conditions can sometimes go undetected and why winter weather can increase cardiovascular strain. As temperatures dip below freezing, blood vessels constrict, forcing the heart to work harder—making awareness and prevention especially important right now. Rather than alarming listeners, the doctor emphasizes empowerment through knowledge and proactive care.
The discussion highlights simple, realistic steps anyone can take to stay active indoors when outdoor conditions are unsafe, from walking stairs and moving throughout the house to using treadmills or stationary bikes. Nutrition also plays a major role, with guidance on reducing sugar, limiting processed foods, and maintaining a heart-healthy diet that supports circulation and helps reduce inflammation throughout the body…