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...
American Heart Month, February 1995.Reports on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Decline in death rates for cardiovascular disease; Reduction of risk factors for heart disease.EBSCO_AspMmwr Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report...
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...
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 ...
For National American Heart Month, here's a lesson about the heart you should share with your loved ones! Your kids may think their heart is – well - heart-shaped. But it's actually a cone-shaped muscle that works like a pump. It's roughly the size of a person's fist. It contain...
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...
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
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...
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...
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