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29 Days of Heart - Day 28
February 28, 2020Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection in your bloodstream.…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 27
February 27, 2020Heart 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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 26
February 26, 2020Five 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 heart health,…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 25
February 25, 2020Minutes 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. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their first symptom.…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 24
February 24, 2020Heart 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 on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 23
February 23, 2020Got 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 done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, weekend excursions like hiking or…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 22
February 22, 2020We Heart Dessert 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 sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 21
February 21, 2020Sleeping 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 happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 20
February 20, 2020Your 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. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 19
February 19, 2020It 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 keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000 times a day.…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 18
February 18, 2020How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health Understanding 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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 17
February 17, 2020How Weight Weighs on Your Heart Many 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. But even with life’s challenges, it’s important for us to find ways to help our heart be healthy.…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 16
February 16, 2020Heart Health Starts at Home After a long day, it’s easy to go home, put your feet up and grab the remote. This may help you unwind, but it won’t do your heart any favors. In fact, if you’re like most Americans, it’s enhancing an already sedentary lifestyle, which can increase your risk for several health problems, including heart disease. So…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 15
February 15, 2020Give Your Brown Bag a Boost You’re at work. It’s lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the office 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. We’ve also been there when the co-workers stop by and invite you out to the…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 14
February 14, 2020Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break? You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and out the door in time for school. Follow that with eight or more hours at the office, sandwiched between traffic-laden commutes back and forth from the kids’ ball practice and dance lessons. Once you finally make it home,…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 13
February 13, 2020Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications An 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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 12
February 12, 2020A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart You’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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 11
February 11, 2020Is it a sign? Heart 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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 10
February 10, 2020More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know When 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…
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29 Days of Heart - Day 9
February 09, 2020Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active From commuting to work and spending hours sitting behind a computer to watching TV or surfing the internet, there’s no doubt that we simply sit too much. 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…
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