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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 01, 2023We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease, making this disease the leading cause of death for both men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2022Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5…
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2022Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart…
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2022Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your…
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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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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 23, 2020By Stephen Plemmons, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Senior Director of Special Care Services When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save a Life
January 30, 2019When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their first symptoms. At Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospital’s, we…
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It’s Heart Month. Keep yours healthy!
January 25, 2019February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when we remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts throughout the whole year. You can show your heart how much you care by eating a healthy diet and staying on top of factors that can keep your heart strong. Know your: Blood pressure numbers: Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three adults in the…
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