This past year has been filled with a number of friends and acquaintences being diagnosed with heart disease -- unfortunately for some, the diagnosis came as a result of their autopsy. Morbid yes, but the reality is heart disease is real -- it impacts our lives, whether directly or indirectly. The good news? There is much we can do to help combat it.
You know what is coming, don't you...yes, with minor modifications to our daily routines, we can make positive changes to help prevent heart disease.
I recently took part in the French Hospital HeartAware program, a FREE cardiovascular risk assessment that took about 7 minutes to complete and:
•Assessed my current cardiovascular health status and identified those medical or lifestyle conditions that may lead to development of the disease.
•Shared what I could do to take action to reduce my level of risk, including making you aware of the many services available through French Hospital Medical Center.In addition, at the end of the online assessment, I had the option of obtaining a FREE 1/2 hour consultation with the HeartAware Coordinator. The consultation included a review of my assessment findings, a FREE cholesterol check and the opportunity to have a $99 calcium CT scan to check for any potential problems with my arteries.
•Offered FREE continuing education via e-mail about my specific cardiovascular health and risk factors, if I so desired.
At the end of the day, my heart is fine. I have however taken some steps to ensure that my heart stays healthy -- I stopped eating sugar about a month ago, I have cut out my daily caffiene habit, I'm eating a lot more veggies & whole grain foods, and a lot less junk!
So what is next on the road to the healthier me agenda? Walk more! This is where you can help! I (along with my dog Zoe) have joined the FzioPed's HeartWalk team to help raise awareness for Heart Health. The walk will be in October and will benefit the American Heart Association. Until then, Zoe and I will be preparing for the walk and raising funds to help support the cause. If you would like to support us in this endeavor and either walk with, or donate to the cause, please go to our Heart Walk web page. As a special thank you for caring, Zoe and I will be making a special PawPrintArt HEART card that we will send to each person who signs up at Heart Walk web page.
Thank you for your support! ~Deborah & Zoe
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Thanks for the "shout out" for the 2010 Heart Walk. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and especially your donation!
Happy Walking!
Thank you from management goes a long way , Really informative blog article.Really thank you!
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