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- Do you have a smoker in your house? Their smoke increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. Help motivate your loved one to quit by sending this e-card: http://go.usa.gov/YDPH
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- Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Check out the easy, kid-approved, healthy recipes in this cookbook from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/ktb_recipebk/famrec.htm
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Attention app developers! Our Risk Check Challenge app contest ends in just two weeks. There’s still time to design an app to help people learn more about their risk for heart attack. The winning developer will receive $100,000 and be featured prominently in public health campaigns around the country.- It’s National Health Education Week! Have you fallen for these myths about high blood pressure? Educate yourself, then click “share” to educate your friends! http://bit.ly/UnS1gb
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Anybody need a little music to brighten up their Tuesday? Sing this all the way to the grocery store. Your heart will thank you! http://bit.ly/QY4LHa- October is American Pharmacists Month! Did you know that your pharmacist can help you control your blood pressure? This blood pressure journal includes questions you can ask your pharmacist about your medications. http://go.usa.gov/YDUY
- Are you passionate about women’s heart health? Consider sharing your passion by speaking to your club, church, or other organization about women and heart disease. Here’s a handy kit from our partners The Heart Truth to help you: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/materials/index.htm#kit
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Today marks the start of National Health Education Week! Educate yourself and your loved ones on the risk factors for heart attack and stroke: http://go.usa.gov/YDUB- Don’t wait for your doctor to mention heart disease or its risk factors. Check out these tips for establishing good, clear communication between you and your doctor. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/lower-risk/find-out.htm
- This Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize supportive families who take care of their relatives who have had a stroke. After becoming temporarily paralyzed from a stroke at age 46, José slowly recovered with the support of his wife and children. Now, he and his daughter teach merengue to stroke survivors. http://youtu.be/rVIB_vjD6x0
- It can be tough to resist unhealthy foods when they’re staring you in the face at the grocery store. Use this helpful tool to make a grocery list of certified heart-healthy foods before you hit the supermarket. http://checkmark.heart.org/
- Did you get your flu shot yet? Getting one can prevent more than just the flu: people with heart disease who catch the virus are at increased risk for heart attack. http://go.usa.gov/Y9tR
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It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Get the word out about stroke in the Hispanic community with the Know Stroke Spanish-language toolkit, designed for lay health educators, community leaders, and health care professionals to educate Hispanics about the signs of stroke and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately.- As a group, Hispanics suffer strokes at younger ages. Making changes in your lifestyle starts with knowing your risk. Find out your risk in minutes thanks to our partner the American Heart Association's My Life Check: http://www.mylifecheck.heart.org/
- Together with stroke, heart disease accounts for a third of all deaths among Latinas. Yet, compared to non-Hispanic white and black women, Latinas are less likely to be physically active, which raises heart disease risk. This action plan for heart disease prevention is designed specifically for Latinas. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/downloads/pdf/factsheet-latina.pdf
- It’s Columbus Day! Between 1492 and 1503, Columbus completed four round-trip voyages between Spain and the Americas. What’s your biggest heart healthy accomplishment?
- The results are in—we have the winners of our Caregiver Video Challenge! Congratulations to our 1st place winner “One Beat at a Time” and 2nd place winner “A Caregiver’s Role in the Heart Health of Loved Ones.” Watch the winning videos in the Winners Gallery at http://go.usa.gov/YYFA
- Before you start a diet, talk to your provider about a healthy weight-loss plan. Try these tips to start a conversation with your doctor about losing weight. http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTool.aspx?toolId=43
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Talking to a family member or friend about making healthy changes--like quitting smoking or cutting down on fatty foods--isn’t an easy thing to do. Get some tips on how to get the conversation started: http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTool.aspx?toolId=49Million Hearts shared Ben Aaron LXTV NBC's video.
This guy spent the day recruiting people to replace their walking with dancing. How do you incorporate physical activity into your everyday routine?- For older people, studies show that "taking it easy" is risky. For the most part, when older adults lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t happen just because they’ve aged; it’s usually because they’re not active. Get more information about staying active as you get older. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/healthbenefits/01.html
- We always hear that we should eat more fruits and veggies, but how many do you actually need? Enter your age, sex, and level of physical activity to find the amount that’s right for you: http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/howmany.html?s_cid=tw_ob218
- Sometimes a family member or friend just needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Use these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTool.aspx?toolId=38
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When determining your risk for heart disease is easier than deciding what to cook for dinner, there’s really no reason not to. Find out more now using just three simple questions. Courtsey of American Heart Association.- It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke recently launched a new campaign to increase stroke awareness among Hispanics in the U.S. Check out the real-life stories of three Hispanic stroke survivors. http://stroke.nih.gov/materials/knowstrokevideoSpanish.htm
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If you are overweight or obese, losing just 5 to 10 percent of your weight can lower your chances of developing heart disease or having a stroke. This video shows that “it’s the little things that make up the weight gain, and it’s the little things that will help take it back off.” http://youtu.be/D--AtATgfyM- Today is Walk to School Day! Walking to school enables children to get the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Get more tips on keeping your kids active: http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTopicFull.aspx?topicID=62#Take20%Action!
- No one wants to be surprised by a heart attack. Thanks to our partners at American Heart Association you can simply plug your numbers into this handy tool to predict your chances of having a heart attack in the next 10 years. http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/resources/tools.html
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Did you know that kids who are physically active get better grades? Check out CDC’s new infographic and post it on your site or blog: http://makinghealtheasier.org/burntolearn- Today is Child Health Day! Help your child eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last a lifetime. http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/ViewTopic.aspx?topicId=62
- Congressman John Lewis and SCLC President CT Vivian standing near an Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health van traveling throughout the twelve Regions of GA spreading information about the Million Hearts campaign.
- World Heart Day Fact: Cape Town, South Africa, was the location of the first successful heart transplant. The surgery was completed in 1967.
- Cholesterol Education Month if almost over! Share this post if you’ve made an effort to learn about your cholesterol risk this month.
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Tomorrow is World Heart Day! Heart disease and stroke are among the world’s leading causes of death. Share these badges to spread the word.Million Hearts shared Million Hearts's photo.
Today's the day! Join us on Twitter for the #HeartChat from 1-2 EST where experts from The Heart Truth, Million Hearts, CardioSmart and healthfinder.gov will answer your heart health questions.- ActivityOctoberPeople Who Like This97