American Heart Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anestimated 17 million people worldwide die of cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart attacks and strokes. It's important to educate yourself, it
could save your life or the life of someone you love.
(Source: CDC.gov
Wellness Articles
- Lowering Your Cholesterol
- Knowing your blood cholesterol level, and taking steps to keep it in a healthy range, can help you improve your heart health. As always, be sure to talk with your doctor about diet and lifestyle changes that are right for you.
- Take Action to Control Your High Blood Pressure
- When you know that you have high blood pressure, it’s important to do all you can to keep it under control. Although you may not feel the symptoms from day to day, it can take a toll on your health.
- Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Keeping your heart strong and healthy isn’t complicated—but it does take a little effort. Taking care of your heart can pay off in good health dividends for years to come.
- A Healthy Cardiovascular System Means Healthier Eyes
- More and more research shows that risk factors than can indicate or lead to heart damage are also harmful to the eyes.
- Cold Weather Exercise Check List
- If you’re willing to dress and prepare correctly, cold weather sports and exercise can be truly rewarding...
Quick Links
- Heart Attack Risk Assessment (AHA)
- Warning Signs of Heart Failure from AHA
- Register for February Wellness Events
- New Weight Watchers FAQs
Upcoming Wellness Events
- Feb 13, 12pm-12:50pm: MInd-Body Connection: Compassion
- Feb 14, 12pm-1pm: FSAP Book Club: The 5 Love Languages
- Feb 14, 12:30pm: You Are What You Eat: Eating to Improve Your Heart Health
- Feb 16, 12pm-1pm: Free Yoga at Yates Field House
Featured Profile
"Follow what delights your heart and you’ll inspire the world." Lisa McCrohan is a dedicated wellness professional who practices what she preaches.
