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Sleeping Beauty
February 21, 2022Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body.
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 20, 2022Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2022Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day.
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2022Understanding 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.
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 17, 2022Many 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.
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Heart Health Starts at Home
February 16, 2022After 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.
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 15, 2022You’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.
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2022You 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.
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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 13, 2022An 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.
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 12, 2022You’ve heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? There might be more truth to it than you think.
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2022Heart 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.
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2022When 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.
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 09, 2022As 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!
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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2022If 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.
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking.
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart:
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day.
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is women’s number one killer.
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2022We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!”
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 02, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the 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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