What Your Hands Are Warning You About Your Heart

Almost half of all heart attacks are silent heart attacks, which means there are no warning signs. Fortunately, your hands can reveal heart disease warning signs that could save your life. Discover the key health markers, like weak grip strength or clubbed fingers, that can provide important insight into your cardiovascular health.

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0:00 Introduction: Hands and cardiovascular health

0:18 Heart attack symptoms

0:36 Grip strength test

3:17 Clubbed fingers and white nails

7:40 Heart health tips

Make a fist! It may tell you more about your heart health than blood pressure. Nearly 45–50% of heart attacks occur without warning symptoms, making early health markers especially important in heart attack prevention.

Here are 7 ways your hands may reveal early signs of heart disease and overall cardiovascular health:

• Weak grip strength

• Inability to lift the ring finger from a table

• Clubbed fingernails

• White nails

• Yellow bumps on the tendons of the hands

• Fine tremors

• Cold hands

These physical signs may provide insight into circulation, cardiovascular health, high cholesterol symptoms, and other underlying health conditions.

An A1C test, a resting heart rate test, and a fasting insulin test can also provide helpful insight into your cardiovascular health.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.