During American Heart Month, we focus on making our hearts healthier and stronger. Heart disease is theNo. 1 causeof death for both men and women, so it is of particular importance to educate yourself and those you love on heart health. Here are some key facts to know about heart disease...
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Because this February is American Heart Association Month, there’s no better time to put these healthy practices in place! About the Author Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. has over 30 years of experience helping his patients optimize their oral and overall health. He frequently takes continuing ...
Of all the organs in our bodies, it's the heart that seems to snag the most attention. Songwriters croon about broken hearts ("Achy Breaky Heart") and holidays like Valentine's Day are dedicated to it. This month, it makes the spotlight in hopes to shed awareness of keeping it healthy....
On occasion of American Heart Month, we share the stories of three people in the local area who suffered or were on the verge of suffering life-altering cardiac events and who, all told, are fortunate to be alive, either because the circumstances of the event made it possible for them to...
During this month of heart health awareness I wanted to bring attention to the importance of having your annual physical, including lab work. Many heart-related diseases like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis or diabetes (which increases your risk for heart disease) do not ne...
Since February is American Heart Month, how can pharmacists raise awareness about CPR and heart health during this month? Eric Asanansi I think we can raise awareness just by continuing to do we have been doing. We have been community staple, not only inside of our stores o...
Follow the ABC’s of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke, and Heart Attack A - Avoid Tobacco- Smoking will triple your risk of dying from heart disease. B - Be More Active- Obesity is the #1 factor for increasing your chances of chronic disease. It is important to maintain a healthy weight...
February is American Heart Month and Black History Month. In recognition of these celebratory months, it is important to highlight how heart disease disproportionately affects African American women and men. According to the Centers for Disease Control a
American Heart Month Begins Feb. 1 February marks the national celebration of American Heart Month, when the American Heart Association (AHA) shines its torch on the number one killer of all Americans – heart disease. While heart disease is a risk for all Americans, it’s no secret tha...