The heart of the matter: Survivor speaks about cardiac arrest

Jarrell resident Israel Chavez described his lifestyle as "semi-active." As a cabinet inspector for new home construction, the 43-year-old also logged an additional 10 to 15 miles daily on a stationary bike to manage his Type 2 diabetes.

Residents encouraged to take control of heart health

The heart is the body’s engine, and in order to keep the engine in tip-top shape, one of the most important things residents can do is work with their primary care provider to prevent heart disease – the top killer of Americans every year. Dr. Geoffrey Crimmins, a cardiologist at St.