From My Heart to Yours : Your Health Care Issues

06/01/2017

Ken Jeong AHA Hands-Only CPR video

Oldie but goodie...always relevant!

https://youtu.be/n5hP4DIBCEE

Ken Jeong suits up in new Stayin' Alive video to promote Hands-Only CPR. Please visit http://bit.ly/AHACrowdRise for more information.

06/01/2017

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06/01/2017

How strong is your heart? Are you taking steps to ensure you have the strongest heart possible? Being intentional about having a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best first steps you can take.❤

05/01/2017

High blood pressure or hypertension can cause heart failure. Sodium or salt is an important part of blood pressure control. Read about these 7 Salty Myths!

05/01/2017

1 in 5 Americans will develop heart failure in their lifetime. Some of the more common causes of heart failure are previous heart attacks, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart muscle disease, congenital heart defects, lung problems, alcohol/drug abuse.
For a healthy heart, it is important to know your body mass index, blood sugar or A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, waist size. Let's talk about heart failure and a healthy heart ❤️

04/01/2017

Flu activity on the rise in the US, CDC says: 6 thing to know

Influenza activity has been increasing since November. It is still not too late to get your flu shot! 6 things to know about this flu season so far, per the CDC.

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/flu-activity-on-the-rise-in-the-us-cdc-says-6-thing-to-know.html

Though the flu season started slow in October, influenza activity has been increasing since November, according to a report released Dec. 29 from the CDC.

03/01/2017

About Your Thyroid | thyroidawareness.com

A relatively small gland with a major role in our body! If you have a few moments, learn more about the thyroid gland and how it works!

http://www.thyroidawareness.com/about-your-thyroid

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidne...

03/01/2017

Ten Questions To Ask About Your Thyroid Health | thyroidawareness.com

January is thyroid awareness month! Here are 10 questions to ask your doctor and pharmacist to help you become your own thyroid health advocate!

http://www.thyroidawareness.com/ten_questions_to_ask_about_your_thyroid_health

02/01/2017

An Inspiring Story of Weight Loss and Its Aftermath

Mr. Adams is inspiring on many levels. Please read his story on how he treated his diabetes with diet and exercise changes and how he leads and inspires his community, to help others do the same. He reported, " I don’t want to become an annoying vegan,” ...“My hope is that by having people focus on adding healthy things to their plates, rather than unhealthy things, they’ll eventually only have room for the healthy ones". He continued, "At every event, I talk about how health is the cornerstone to our prosperity."

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/02/well/an-inspiring-story-of-weight-loss-and-its-aftermath.html?error_code=4201&error_message=User+canceled+the+Dialog+flow =_

Eric L. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, says he has reversed his Type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise, without taking medication.

02/01/2017

Emotional Well-Being

Do you know that you need to make healthier diet and lifestyle choices, have intentions to get up and exercise but notice that your mood is prohibiting your actual ex*****on of change? Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by stress? Well, you are not alone! Many find that emotional issues such as depression, anxiety and stress limits the ability to make healthy diet and lifestyle changes.
In fact, dealing with issues of emotional well-being fosters motivation to make other changes in your life.
See this page from the US Department of Health and Human Services on the signs of emotional health, impact on physical well-being and when to seek professional help.

http://foh.psc.gov/calendar/august.html

August is Emotional Wellbeing Month. Learn 5 ways to improve your emotional wellbeing and the impact your emotions have on your general health.

01/01/2017

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01/01/2017

Happy blessed new year to all! Thank you to all 57 of you who liked this page since its start only two weeks ago. All the best wishes for a healthy and happy 2017!!

30/12/2016

What Does Moderate Exercise Mean, Anyway? - Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

Sedentary lifestyle is dangerous to your health! Among other physical, emotional, mental benefits, regular moderate or vigorous-intensity exercise strengthens your heart and improves lung function, reduces risk factors for coronary heart disease, and reduces your risk of a heart attack! Generally, 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes 5-days a week of Moderate-intensity activity is advised! See the link below for more on what defines MODERATE-INTENSITY activity. Remember to ease yourself into fitness if you have been living a sedentary lifestyle or have conditions that limit your physical activity.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/04/what-does-moderate-exercise-mean-anyway/amp/

It’s one of the guiding principles behind all exercise recommendations. But do you know what “moderate” means? Get an explanation — plus exercise examples.