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Heart Health

Keep Yourself Protected during a Cardiac Emergency

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If you or a loved one are living with  a heart condition diagnosis, then you may require one or several medication dosages to be taken daily, where such medications can pose high risks such as severe drug interactions, blood clotting, and excessive bleeding.

In addition, having so many variables in conditions, medications, and implanted electronic devices makes it critical for first responders to be made aware of pertinent health information immediately during an emergency to provide proper treatment and care. 

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure & 6 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

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High blood is one of the leading contributors of stroke and heart disease worldwide, yet the signs are just not that obvious

What is obvious? Keeping routine doctor’s appointments with regular blood pressure screens (especially with a  known family history of the condition)and avoiding high-risk lifestyle behaviors like smoking, binge drinking, and overeating can help prevent blood pressure levels from rising.

Myth: Those with hypertension always experience symptoms such as sweating, nervousness, feeling flushed, or have problems sleeping. 

Pledge To Have A Heart Healthy 2017

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While spending more time at the gym and picking up a few healthier eating habits to lose the annual holiday weight gain are great short-term goals, it can be easy to lose focus and fall back into old habits once the first few pounds start shedding.

You are more likely to stay motivated if you link your resolution to a bigger, life-changing goal, such as improving your heart health for the years to come.

As you say goodbye to 2016 and welcome the New Year, try gaining better heart health in 2017 one simple step at a time...

Go RED In Support of Women's Health

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On Friday, February 5th, let’s unite to prevent heart disease and stroke in women. Help turn America Red and SAVE WOMEN’S LIVES throughout the globe by wearing your red

National Wear Red Day® takes place on the first Friday of February each year- a day created to encourage everyone to wear red, raise your voices, understand your cardiovascular risk, and take action to live longer, healthier lives.

Our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends are at risk. Each year, heart disease causes more deaths among women than all cancers combined.

Let’s Talk Heart To Heart- 6 Tips to Improve Your Heart Health

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Februray is American Heart Month-an annual awareness campaign serving as a reminder that it's never too early to take action to protect our heart health.

Each year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease and people worldwide are losing their mothers, fathers, siblings, and beloved friends to this devastating, yet preventable epidemic

How You Can Help Spread the Word

As with anything, the more something is talked about, the more people tend to fixate on the topic at hand.

Tips To Stay True To Your Heart Health This Valentine's Day

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American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day are just around the corner, and create perfect reminders about the importance of staying true to our heart health.

If you are like me, you may tend to over-indulge in delicious comfort foods, such as your favorite baked sweet treats during the colder months. Valentine’s Day also traditionally gives us an added excuse to spoil our taste buds with fancy dinners out and expensive chocolates.

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