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Coronavirus -What You Should Know
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a family of 7 known viruses that may cause illness in animals and humans. There are several coronaviruses that are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from symptoms similar to the...
Get Your Blood Pressure Checked!
One in 3 American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems, including stroke and heart attack. As part of Heart Health Month, we are sharing some important information from MyHealtheFinder.com about the...
Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick tips
Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer Improve your strength and balance so you can prevent injuries and stay independent Improve your mood Feel...
Call – Push – Shock
Call-Push-Shock, a social media campaign and initiative by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and the Parent Health Watch is designed to encourage bystander action in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, is becoming a national public health movement. Sudden...
The Health Benefits of Eating Healthy
A healthy eating pattern can help keep you healthy. Eating healthy is good for your overall health – and there are many ways to do it. Making smart food choices can also help you manage your weight and lower your risk for certain chronic (long-term) diseases. When you...
Pulmonary Hypertension
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, tiny arteries in your lungs, called pulmonary arterioles, and...
October: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, raising awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and helping the public become more informed about what it is, how it affects people, and what can be done to help save lives. This awareness initiative was kick-started...
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Athletes
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a sudden loss of heart function. It happens in the heart’s electrical system. The heart beats dangerously fast or it stops beating and fails in pumping blood to the rest of the body. SCA is different from a heart attack, which involves a...
Fireworks Safety
June is National Safety Month and is focused on reducing the leading causes of injury and death in our communities. Summer is known for many outdoor events, such as parties, parades, barbecues, swimming and fireworks! As we head into the fourth of July holiday, it's...
Know the Facts About High Blood Pressure
What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Learn more about high blood pressure. High Blood Pressure can...
Take Action Against Stress
Preventing and managing chronic stress can lower your risk for serious conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Managing stress is a good idea for your overall health, and researchers are currently studying whether managing stress...
Is Chocolate Good for the Heart?
It turns out that chocolate has plenty of attributes that make it heart-healthy -- the darker the chocolate, the better. "Chocolates are a guilty pleasure for many people around the world, but there’s nothing to feel bad about if you’re eating the right kind. Milk...
