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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2022Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of…
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2022Heart Health at Any Age Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at…
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2022Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart! As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity. Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, socially distanced weekend…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 22, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health.
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We Heart Dessert
February 22, 2022How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for…
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Sleeping Beauty
February 21, 2022Sleeping Beauty Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these…
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 20, 2022Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition,…
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2022It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000…
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2022How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease can have a big impact on the likelihood of a positive outcome and a strong recovery when issues arise. Besides recognizing these in yourself, it’s also important to be able to recognize them in your loved ones and be able to comfortably discuss them.…
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 17, 2022How Weight Weighs on Your Heart Many of us have made New Years resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. When we don’t always follow through, it’s not because we don’t want to be healthier. More often, life just gets in the way. But even with life’s challenges, it’s important for us to find ways to help our heart…
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Heart Health Starts at Home
February 16, 2022Heart Health Starts at Home After a long day, it’s easy to put your feet up and grab the remote. This may help you unwind, but it won’t do your heart any favors. In fact, if you’re like most Americans, it’s enhancing an already sedentary lifestyle, which can increase your risk for several health problems, including heart disease. So…
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 15, 2022Give Your Brown Bag a Boost You’re at work. It’s lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the fridge. Maybe it’s two-day-old meatloaf. Maybe it’s a turkey sandwich. Either way, you’re not too thrilled about it. We’ve all been there. If only you could make your brown bag lunch more exciting. Well, you can! Start with…
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2022Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break? You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and ready for the school day. Follow that with eight or more hours at work, sandwiched between any other obligations you may have. Once you finally get to the end of the day, there’s still dinner to be made, dishes to be cleaned…
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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 13, 2022Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications An important step in taking charge of your health is speaking with your healthcare provider about medications you are taking, including its favorable results and any potential side effects. As you age and experience life changes – including having a baby, undergoing surgery or experiencing…
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 12, 2022A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart You’ve heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? There might be more truth to it than you think. Not only is laughter free, but research shows that laughing can strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, alleviate pain and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. How, you might…
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2022Is it a sign? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths. One of the ways to help change that statistic is by staying on top of the warning signs of heart disease so that it can be caught…
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2022More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know When it comes to heart health, you might hear your provider talk about your “numbers” – specifics about your health that play an important role in your heart health and determining your risk for heart disease. We’ve already talked about blood pressure, cholesterol and waist size, but there are…
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 09, 2022Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! The good news is that there are some easy ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle that can lead to a greater risk of heart…
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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2022An Egg White a Day… If you’re an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast. If you’re open to a change, utilizing just the whites of the egg every now and then can benefit your heart, particularly if cholesterol is a concern. Egg whites are low in calories, high in protein and have no cholesterol. This egg white omelet is a…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health.
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