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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2021Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, socially distanced weekend excursions like hiking,– these are inexpensive and easy ways to get you and your kids moving together. If you’re looking for a goal to stay motivated, consider finding a local virtual 5K and fun run that you and your family can train for…
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We Heart Dessert
February 23, 2021How 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 Grilled…
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Your Once-a-Year Day: Annual Screenings Are Good for Your Heart
February 23, 2021Playing 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, it’s essential to schedule and keep annual exams. Make the most of your…
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Sleeping Beauty
February 23, 2021Consistently 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 pointers to ward off…
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 23, 2021Your 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 times a day. That’s at least one beat every second, or…
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart About Health
February 23, 2021Understanding 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. By detecting potential heart problems early,…
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 22, 2021Many of us have made New Year's 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 hearts be healthy. Weight can be a critical…
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost!
February 18, 2021You’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 this Broccoli Salad with Chopped…
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 02, 2021You 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 and baths to be taken. Whew. Sound like a…
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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 02, 2021An 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 other health events, finding the right medications for you is a crucial…
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Is It a Sign?
February 02, 2021Heart 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 early. So, what are…
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A Happy Heart Is a Healthy Heart
February 02, 2021You’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 ask? Laughter relaxes the whole body. A…
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 02, 2021When 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 other numbers that play a part, too. Blood SugarLike…
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 02, 2021As 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 disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, and make your…
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An Egg White a Day…
February 02, 2021If 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 great way to give them a try.…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 02, 2021Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7® a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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Know Your Numbers
February 02, 2021One 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: Blood PressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 02, 2021Eating 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. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 02, 2021As 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…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 02, 2021We’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!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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