Sunday, February 12, 2012

February is American Heart Month!

Celebrate American Heart Month by taking control of your health to prevent heart disease or manage existing conditions. Learn how eating right and exercising, as well as working with your doctor, can keep your heart healthy and happy.

Featured
  • What Do the New Heart Health Guidelines Mean for You?
    Dr. Weinrauch breaks down the recently updated heart health guidelines and tells you what you need to know. Pass it along to someone you love.
  • Cooling Helmets
    Deanne explores research that indicates that extreme cold can be beneficial to stroke patients in some situations.
  • Preparing for the Cardiologist
    Visiting the cardiologist does not have to be scary. Dr. Weinrauch gives you inside tips to get the most from your appointment by asking the right questions and knowing your medical history.
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  • Choosing Heart-Healthy Foods
    Having a healthy heart starts with what you put on your plate. Learn which foods to pile high on your plate and which to eat occasionally.
  • Health Calculators
    Now you don't have to go to the doctor or a personal trainer to see how fit you are. Test your cholesterol, BMI, and body fat from the comfort of your home.
  • High Cholesterol: The First Doctor's Visit
    You've just discovered you have high cholesterol. What's your next move? Dr. Kang explains what to expect from a visit to your physician, and how to prepare yourself.
  • What High Blood Pressure Means for Your Heart
    The relationship between your blood pressure and heart disease risks is closer than you think. Learn how to work with your doctor to set blood pressure goals and explore all of your treatment options.
  • Be an Advocate and Participate in Clinical Trials!
    February is your opportunity to get educated about heart disease and heart attack risks. Dr. Weinrauch explains how taking part in clinical trials allows you to take an active role in your health care and contribute to breakthrough research.
  • Power Foods for a Healthier Heart
    Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. You can lower your risk of heart disease by eating right, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight.
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