Porter Health
Health Education Resources
Evidence-based educational content to help you understand your health risks and take action
CKM Staging System
How the American Heart Association's 5-stage framework assesses your cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health progression
Health Score (Life's Essential 8)
The AHA's 8-metric cardiovascular health assessment covering diet, activity, tobacco, sleep, weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure
PREVENT Risk Calculator
The AHA's latest equations estimating your 10-year and 30-year risks for total CVD, ASCVD, heart failure, CHD, and stroke
QRISK3 Calculator
UK-based 10-year cardiovascular disease risk calculator widely used in NHS primary care, incorporating unique risk factors
PREVENT Heart Age Calculator
Understand your cardiovascular age - the age of a person with optimal risk factors who has the same 10-year CVD risk as you
Heart Failure
Understanding HFrEF vs HFpEF, the "Fantastic Four" medications, daily management, and advanced therapies
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Irregular heartbeat, stroke risk assessment, anticoagulation, rate vs rhythm control, and ablation procedures
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Blocked leg arteries, claudication symptoms, supervised exercise therapy, medications, and critical foot care
Heart Attack / Post-MI Care
Warning signs, emergency treatment, secondary prevention medications, and cardiac rehabilitation
Stroke
FAST signs, emergency treatment (tPA, thrombectomy), secondary prevention, and rehabilitation
CAC Score & CCTA
Coronary calcium scoring vs CT angiography, interpreting results, who should get tested, and treatment implications
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Who qualifies, three phases of cardiac rehab, 25-30% mortality reduction, and how to get referred
2026 Cholesterol GuidelinesNEW
What the latest ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guidelines mean for your heart health — screening, LDL-C goals, new tests, and treatment options
Understanding Cholesterol
Comprehensive overview of cholesterol types, target levels, and treatment options including statins and newer therapies
LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)
Why LDL matters, personalized targets based on cardiovascular risk, statin therapy, and PCSK9 inhibitors
HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol)
Why HDL protects your heart, how to raise HDL naturally, and why function matters more than number
Triglycerides
Understanding triglyceride levels, causes of high triglycerides, and treatment including diet, omega-3, and fibrates
Lp(a) - Lipoprotein(a)
Genetic cholesterol risk factor affecting 1 in 5 people, who should be tested, and current management strategies
ApoB - Apolipoprotein B
Superior marker to LDL cholesterol, when to measure it, and personalized targets based on cardiovascular risk
Understanding Blood Pressure: A Patient's Guide
Based on 2025 AHA/ACC Guidelines - Learn about blood pressure categories, how to accurately monitor at home, and discover lifestyle changes and medications that can help you achieve healthy blood pressure
Understanding Prediabetes & Diabetes: A Patient's Guide
Based on ADA 2026 Standards of Care - Learn the diagnostic criteria for prediabetes and diabetes, why South Asians may need earlier intervention, and discover evidence-based prevention and management strategies
The Patient's Guide to CKM Syndrome
Based on the 2023 American Heart Association Presidential Advisory - Understand the connection between your heart, kidneys, and metabolism, learn which stage you're in, and discover what you can do about it
Understanding Your Kidney Health: A Patient's Guide
Based on KDIGO 2024 Guidelines - Learn how eGFR and UACR tests measure kidney function, understand CKD stages, and discover actionable steps to prevent and manage kidney disease
Liver Disease & MASLD
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (formerly NAFLD), FIB-4 score, diagnosis, and management strategies
Inflammation & hsCRP
Understanding inflammation and atherosclerosis, hsCRP testing, JUPITER trial findings, and how to reduce inflammation
Sleep & Heart Health
Why 7-9 hours of quality sleep matters for cardiovascular health, sleep apnea risks, and evidence-based sleep hygiene strategies
Physical Activity & Exercise
AHA guidelines for aerobic and strength training, getting started safely, and tracking progress with DEXA scans
Nutrition & Heart-Healthy Eating
Mediterranean and DASH diets, culturally-adapted eating patterns (South Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Soul Food), and practical meal planning
Stress Management
How stress affects your heart, cortisol and inflammation, and 8 evidence-based stress reduction techniques
Weight Management
BMI and ethnicity-specific thresholds, sustainable weight loss strategies, GLP-1 medications, and body composition tracking with DEXA scans
Smoking Cessation
Cardiovascular risks of smoking, timeline of benefits after quitting, nicotine replacement therapy, and prescription medications
Genetic Testing for Cardiovascular Disease
Comprehensive guide to genetic testing: monogenic testing, polygenic risk scores (Mass General Brigham & Allelica), pharmacogenomics, insurance coverage, and privacy protections
Family History & Genetic Risk
Why family history matters, premature CVD definition, familial hypercholesterolemia, genetic testing, and cascade screening
Menopause & Heart Health
Understanding how menopause affects cardiovascular risk and what you can do about it
Pregnancy Complications & CVD
Long-term cardiovascular implications of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia
PCOS & Metabolic Health
How PCOS affects metabolism and cardiovascular risk throughout life
Resistance Training for Women
Why strength training is crucial for metabolic and cardiovascular health
Why Perimenopause Requires Monitoring
The critical window for cardiovascular prevention during the menopause transition
African Americans & Heart Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Based on 2017 AHA Scientific Statement - Learn about cardiovascular health disparities and evidence-based strategies for prevention
Hispanic/Latino Americans & Heart Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Based on 2014 AHA Science Advisory - Learn about diabetes risk, metabolic syndrome, and evidence-based prevention strategies
South Asians & Heart Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Based on 2025 ASPC Clinical Practice Statement - Learn about elevated cardiovascular risk in South Asian populations and evidence-based strategies for prevention
The Hidden Threat: My Family's Story
My father's sudden death from a heart attack revealed a health system designed to treat sickness, not prevent it.
Recognition at AHA Scientific Sessions 2025
Porter Health was named a Challenge Champion at the AHA Scientific Sessions 2025
What is CKM Syndrome?
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome is a silent condition linking heart, kidney, and metabolic health.
The "Check Engine" Light for Your Body
Early screening is like your body's check engine light.
Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer
It's time to fight heart disease and other silent illnesses with the same urgency we use for cancer.