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02/27/2026

Repost from American Heart Association It's good to treat yourself. Regular self-care can help you recharge and stress less, giving you more energy to focus on the healthy habits most important to you.

02/26/2026

Repost from Cleveland Clinic Successfully living with heart failure often requires immediate lifestyle changes, with dietary choices topping the list. Think of your meals as medicine. What you eat can help or hurt your weakened heart.

Heart failure is as serious and life-threatening as it sounds. What you eat can help you manage the condition. Learn what should and shouldn’t be on your plate.

02/25/2026

Repost from World Health Organization (WHO) 🕑 Every hour, 1000+ people die from strokes & heart attacks caused by high blood pressure. Most of these deaths are preventable.

Lifestyle changes such as:
🍽️ Eating a healthy, low-salt diet
🚭 Quitting to***co
💪 Being active
💤 Having quality sleep & reducing stress

can help lower your blood pressure.

02/24/2026

Repost from Johns Hopkins Medicine How's your coronary artery calcium? What's that, you ask? Like the more familiar tests used to assess your risk of future heart problems—cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar tests, for example—coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing helps reveal your risk of heart disease, often before other warning signs appear.

Meet the coronary calcium scan, an accurate test that can help determine your future risk of heart attack or cardiovascular disease.

02/23/2026

Repost from Go Red for Women Nearly one of every 110 babies is born with a congenital heart defect, making it the most common birth defect in the United States.

02/20/2026

Repost from American Heart Association A lot of us made new year’s resolutions. And a lot of us abandoned them, too. But setbacks are part of the process. You can still reach your goals. Forgive yourself, reassess and try again!

02/19/2026

Repost from SilverSneakers How a little heat can go a long way for your wellness.

Discover how saunas can support heart health, relaxation, and recovery for older adults—plus essential safety tips before you step inside.

02/18/2026

Repost from World Health Organization (WHO) New WHO report finds 1.4 billion people live with .

Hypertension is the number one risk factor for:
‼️ Heart attack
‼️ Stroke

and can lead to:
‼️ Chronic kidney disease
‼️ Dementia

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02/17/2026

Repost from University Hospitals Research suggests that people who log at least 7,000 steps per day have a 50-70% lower risk of premature death, compared to those who walk less than 7,000 steps.

Learn more: myuh.care/ExerciseWalkingInfo

02/16/2026

Repost from Cleveland Clinic Homocysteine is an amino acid. Vitamins B12, B6 and folate break down homocysteine to create other chemicals your body needs. High homocysteine levels may mean you have a vitamin deficiency. With a high homocysteine level, you could have symptoms of low vitamin B levels. Without treatment, elevated homocysteine increases your risks for blood clots, heart disease and stroke.

02/13/2026

Repost from WebMD Eggs aren't just protein-packed -- they're nutrient-dense! One egg has selenium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B12, AND multiple antioxidants! 🥚 https://wb.md/47DqFvE

02/12/2026

Repost from American Heart Association The right amount of sleep – 7 to 9 hours for most adults – can help lower your stress and give you more energy.

But the opposite is also true. Poor sleep can zap your energy and make you less able to cope with stress, especially in this busy time of year.

Consider this your friendly reminder to turn in on time tonight!