Tag Archives: Heart Disease
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association launches Sodium Swap Challenge on Jan. 7th
Sodium, the everyday meal offender that might make your face feel puffy and your jeans look, and feel, tighter.
How Elizabeth Banks Saved a Woman’s Life
It’s the day before Thanksgiving and everyone is counting their blessings, but this year, one woman has something extra to be thankful for — she’s sharing how a video made by actress Elizabeth Banks saved her life, one year ago today.
Four things experts want you to know about your heart
The American Heart Association just concluded its annual “Scientific Sessions” conference, where heart experts gather to discuss and share findings about the latest treatments, procedures and studies about heart health and heart disease prevention.
CPR & Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Fact Sheet
Anyone can learn CPR – and everyone should!
Today is National Walking Day: Wednesday, April 4th
Today, thousands of people across the United States are taking a stand for their health by participating in National Walking Day.
Will you join us? All you need to do to participate in the movement is ditch your desk and take a 30 minute walk.
There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate [...]
Fewer dying of heart disease but more at risk!
So far in the 21st Century, fewer Coloradans are dying of cardiovascular disease. But the future is uncertain as more of us develop the risk factors that lead to heart disease and stroke.
Do Your Neighbors Know CPR?
Your chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest may depend on what neighborhood you live in, a new study suggests.
2011 HEART BALL
Join community leaders, medical professionals, the business elite and the American Heart Association prescription drugs without a prescription online for a fun and elegant evening at the 2011 cialis 10mg price Denver Heart Ball! This event raises funds to support heart disease and stroke research and educational programs in the Denver Community.
The American [...]
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY®
Friday, February 4, 2011, is National Wear Red Day® and millions of people will choose to wear red and “Make It Their Mission” to fight heart disease and stroke. It gives women and men everywhere a way to show their dedication and support of the cause, and empowers them to take action for their health.
One in four hospitalized heart failure patients with Medicare back in hospital within a month
Here is a great study courtesy of the American Heart Association.
Study highlights:
Roughly a quarter of Medicare patients hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within 30 days.