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May is #StrokeMonth . Healthy habits—like eating healthy, getting regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking—can help you recover from a stroke and prevent another one. Learn more about stroke: go.nih.gov/YJu5ClT
It's important to be heart smart! Being smart about your heart means knowing what causes heart disease and what your individual risk factors are. A first step can be familiarizing yourself with these blood pressure terms. #HighBloodPressureMonth
Acting F.A.S.T. is crucial in response to a stroke. Learn more from our Healthy Hearts Network partner Million Hearts®. ⬇️
Great reminder to make yourself a priority!
Our Healthy Hearts Network partner American Heart Association’s reminds us how we can practice self-care for our heart health.
High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes-related conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Know your numbers! A healthy blood pressure is lower than 120/80. spr.ly/6017jyx81 #KnowDiabetesByHeart
May is packed with awareness! Let's recognize:
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
High Blood Pressure Education Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month
Nurses Week: May 6-12
Hospital Week: May 12-18
Women's Health Week: May 12-18
💙 #MayAwareness
#DYK that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? Here are a few risk factors and medical diseases that can put the women in your life at a higher risk of heart disease!
#cardiologist #heartdisease #jacksonheartclinic
High blood pressure doesn’t usually cause symptoms, but it can damage your body over time. If your blood pressure stays higher than 130/80 mm Hg, it can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, or dementia. #HighBloodPressureMonth
Happy National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Are you ready to #MoveYourWay in May? Getting active can improve physical and #MentalHeatlh – and everyone can benefit! Find your way to move today: go.usa.gov/xH2Qk #MoveInMay
Save the date: May 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET to watch the live videocast of Dr. Sadiya S. Khan discussing how #CardiovascularHealth in the #Peripartum period is associated with pregnancy outcomes for the birthing adult and offspring. Use this link: bit.ly/49Rrkrf
Physical activity supports a healthy heart and researchers are continuing to study the cardiovascular health benefits of different types of movement patterns – including during pregnancy. Learn about the research and ways to stay active: go.nih.gov/zcNamxR #CardioTwitter
Know the symptoms of preeclampsia: severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdomen pain, and/or sudden weight gain. Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy, so ALL moms need to know. #PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth Preeclampsia Fndn
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Women are at a higher risk of dying from a stroke than men. Protect yourself by learning about stroke risk, treatment, and prevention for women here. #StrokeMonth bit.ly/3U0qZ0M
When it comes to #PhysicalActivity , women may experience even greater health benefits than men, according to new observational research: go.nih.gov/NIgvoZw JACC Journals The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Cedars-Sinai The Heart Truth #CardioTwitter #StressAwarenessMonth
May is #HighBloodPressureMonth ! Have your blood pressure checked at each healthcare provider visit. Have you gotten yours checked yet this year?