heart month calendar - february 2015
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HEART MONTH CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2015
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ARE YOU AT RISK?
Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a longer, healthier life. Take this quiz to find out more about reducing your risk for heart disease.
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YOU’RE NEVER TO OLD TO MAKE CHANGES
Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles
in your body. It’s constantly pumping blood. Research
shows making healthy lifestyle changes – even later
in life – may stop and actually reverse heart damage.
Focus on these changes.
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CPR DOES SAVE LIVES
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of adult death in the US.
Read about how UMass Memorial patient Michael Rossi was saved by an
“angel” who did CPR when he collapsed.
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MAKE SNACKING WORK FOR YOU
A common myth about snacking is that it’s not good for you, but healthy snacking is possible. It’s what you eat and how much you eat that matters. Follow these guidelines.
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HEALTHY WEIGHT = HEALTHY HEART
Your risk for obesity-related diseases increases with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches in men and
more than 35 inches in women.
Find out your BMI today with this calculator.
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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Don’t wait to tackle heart or vascular disease. Call 855-UMASSMD or
request an appointment online and see a UMass Memorial cardiologist within 48 hours.
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GO MOBILE
From tracking your heart rate to pulling
up your health information on the go,
a smartphone or computer can be a
valuable tool. Make sure you sign up for our
Patient Portal to access your health information from anywhere.
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HEART HEALTH AT EVERY AGE
Heart disease doesn’t just happen to adults. Hear from Amanda
Gonzalez, a spokeswoman for the Heart Association’s Go Red
For Women campaign and a UMass Memorial patient,
about her battle with heart disease.
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GET A CHECKUP
Doctors don’t just treat conditions or diseases; they also offer screenings & preventive care. Knowing your risk can help you make lifestyle changes in areas that need improvement. Call your primary care provider today.
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COMBAT STRESS
Stress can harm your heart and sometimes the symptoms of stress mimic heart disease. If you think you might be experiencing stress,
learn what you can do to prevent it.
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GO TO SLEEP
If you average less than 8 hours of sleep a night, you could be putting your heart at risk.
See how much you know about snoozing by taking this quiz.
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GET YOUR HEART PUMPING
Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, and smoking are risk factors for heart disease. So, be the exception rather than the rule.
Exercise for a healthier heart. Here’s how to start.
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ASK QUESTIONS
Our experts separate the fact from fiction when it comes to heart conditions and heart health.
Ask our expert cardiac surgeon, Jennifer Walker, MD, your heart-related questions.
Answers posted within 48 hours.
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BE HEART-SMART WHEN DINING OUT
On any menu, some choices will be better for you than others.
Check out some of the heart smart menu choices listed here.
Keep them in mind the next time you go out to eat.
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MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? Knowing if you have high blood pressure can
literally save your life. Take our Blood Pressure Quiz and have your
blood pressure checked.
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WOMEN ARE SPECIAL
As a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease? You might be surprised.
Watch a video from Dr. Cynthia Ennis, Director of the Women’s Heart Health Program
about women and their risk.
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STOP SMOKING
One out of every five smoking-related deaths is due to cardiovascular disease. If you are a smoker, quitting smoking improves your health, no matter
how long you’ve smoked or how old you are. Get the facts about smoking.
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EVERYTHING IN MODERATION
Read about the latest information on the effects of alcohol on your heart in this article, then take this Alcohol Use Assessment to make sure your alcohol consumption isn’t
putting you at risk for heart disease.
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SUBSCRIBE TO PRESSURE POINTS
Stay up on the latest heart healthy happenings, news and tips from the UMass Memorial Health Care Heart & Vascular Center. Sign up for our enewsletter today.
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KNOW YOU CAN LIVE WITH HEART DISEASE
Patients like Brian Burke know the importance of taking care of yourself after a diagnosis of heart
disease. Here are some tips for coping with a chronic condition such as heart disease.
Read Brian’s story.
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PIN YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEART HEALTH
Check out our Heart Health board on Pinterest for heart healthy tips, recipes, exercise ideas, infographics and more! You can also sign up for our Twitter feed.
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GET THE FACTS ON FAT.
You need to consume some fat to maintain good nutrition, but many Americans eat more fat than they need. Take this quiz about fats and see how much you really know about the fats that lurk in your food.
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DETERMINE YOUR TARGET HEART RATE
Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity – running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise
– is considered safe and effective.
It is a percentage of what your maximum heart rate should be.
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR EXERCISE
Exercise is a lot more than an energy booster and a stress reliever. It also strengthens your heart muscle, lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol, and burns calories.
Get started today!
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ATTEND A SEMINAR
UMass Memorial holds several free community programs over the course of the year including
many on heart health.
Join our mailing list and stay connected.
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GET YOUR KIDS MOVING NOW.
You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children.
But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health . . .
or a lifetime of heart damage.
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PREVENT AND TREAT AFIB
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is the most common arrhythmia. It can lead to heart failure and stroke.
Read why Afib patient Pastor Buchanan thinks it is so important to get Afib under control.
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MAKE THOSE HEALTHY CHANGES LAST
Think you need more than 28 days to make a difference in your health? Follow this
Twelve Week Guide to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle and be on the road to better health
and a longer life.
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