02/03/2022
The happy heart runs with the river, floats on the air, lifts to the music, soars with the eagle, hopes with the prayer. Maya Angelou
February is American Heart Month from Pattye Anderson Family Nurse Practitioner
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Don’t forget about your emotional heart support exercises.
Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making choices, & taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease. Coronary and other types of heart disease cause heart attacks, but by taking preventive measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease to improve your health and well-being.
Heart-Healthy Living
Get Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Checked for Heart-Healthy Living
Two of major risks factors for heart disease are high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. If either of these numbers is high, work with your doctor to get it to a healthy range. If you need a consultation, scroll to the end for help!
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage your heart and your blood vessels and lead to plaque buildup.
Most adults should have their blood pressure checked at least once a year. If you have high blood pressure, you will likely need to be checked more often. Talk with your doctor about how often you should have your blood pressure checked.
High Blood Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a condition in which your blood has unhealthy levels of cholesterol—a waxy, fat-like substance. Many factors affect your cholesterol levels. For example, age, s*x, eating patterns, and physical activity level can affect your cholesterol levels. Children also can have unhealthy cholesterol levels, especially if they’re overweight or their parents have high blood cholesterol.
A blood test can show whether your cholesterol levels are healthy. Talk with your doctor about having your cholesterol tested and how often you need it tested.
How To Repair A Broken Heart
a) Feel the loss - Don’t deny your need
b) Change the arrangements - Reevaluate your needs
c) No past, no future, only the present - Don’t get stuck in the past
d) Appreciate the good memories – Be grateful for good memories - then move on
e) Don’t jump into a "rebound" relationship - Try again when you’re ready
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