Columbia Memorial | Health Compass | Winter 2018

w 5 Avoid overeating and packaged foods and opt for fresh, low-salt alternatives. With the summer months gone, the choices of fresh produce may seem limited, and we all know it is easier to make something quick that comes out of a can or a box. The reality of processed foods is that they are much higher in salt, sugar and fat content. From a heart health perspective, these can all have a negative effect. Making good food choices over the winter months pays dividends with better overall health and feelings of well-being. This is especially true over the holidays, where we all have a tendency to overdo it and salt-rich foods are in abundance. Manage stress and depression over the holiday season. Keeping your healthy habits, such as staying physically active, getting enough sleep and eating well, plays an important role in your heart health. Don’t forget to reach out to friends, family and healthcare providers if you are struggling with sadness, loneliness and depression. Social interaction is especially important during these stressful times, and your emotional health directly impacts your heart health. See the back page for a heart-healthy recipe from Vann Lovett, CMH dietitian. And for more heart- healthy tips and recipes, visit womenheart.org . columbiamemorial.org How’s your heart? Make an appointment with our experts at the CMH–OHSU Cardiology Clinic by calling 888-996-2038 or visit columbiamemorial.org/myheart . James “Jay” Reynolds, AGACNP-BC James “Jay” Reynolds, AGACNP-BC, is a board-certified adult- gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of patient care experience. Before joining CMH in May 2016, Reynolds served as a flight nurse, emergency department nurse and paramedic. He earned a master’s degree in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in 2015. His medical interests include emergency medicine, critical care medicine and pre-hospital medicine. In his free time, Reynolds enjoys surfing, hiking, fishing, snowboarding and spending time with his wife. Zachary Caverley, PA-C Zachary Caverley, PA-C, joined the CMH–OHSU Cardiology Clinic in July 2017. He earned a master’s of biomedical science with a physician assistant concentration from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. His medical interests include preventive cardiology and geriatric care. Outside of medicine, Caverley enjoys running, hiking, playing the drums and writing. 2 3