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iFebruary 28, 2022
Did 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...
read moreFebruary 27, 2022
Heart 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 health. If you...
read moreFebruary 26, 2022
Five 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...
read moreFebruary 25, 2022
Minutes 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...
read moreFebruary 24, 2022
Heart 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...
read moreFebruary 23, 2022
Got 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...
read moreFebruary 22, 2022
How 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...
read moreFebruary 21, 2022
Sleeping 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...
read moreFebruary 20, 2022
Your 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....
read moreFebruary 19, 2022
It 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...
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