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Heart Insight for August e-News

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Heart Insight e-News / A Digital Monthly Newsletter from Heart Insight Magazine

 

Rethink what you thought you knew about COVID-19 reinfection

August 2022  

 

Rethink what you thought you knew about COVID-19 reinfection

The latest omicron subvariants are proving adept at reinfecting people – even those sickened recently. The good news is that despite spreading more easily, the subvariants don’t appear to cause more severe disease. Learn what people with heart disease and stroke should know.

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Are you taking blood pressure in both arms?

Are you taking blood pressure in both arms?

Measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading is a more accurate way to diagnose hypertension and assess cardiovascular risk, a new study suggests.

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Man in red shirt with blood pressure cuff on his left arm

 

Study of sleep in older adults suggests nixing naps, striving for 7-9 hours a night

Study of sleep in older adults suggests nixing naps, striving for 7-9 hours a night

Getting too much or too little sleep, napping and poor sleep patterns may raise the risk for heart disease and stroke in older adults, research finds.

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The day before a checkup, his heart stopped

The day before a checkup, his heart stopped

After a long recovery, Scott Kern of Norfolk, Virginia, transitioned to a plant-based diet, added regular exercise and shortened his workdays.

Read Scott’s story

New heart failure app

New heart failure app

The National Heart Failure Initiative, IMPLEMENT-HF™, has launched a new app to track daily heart failure (HF) symptoms, vitals, moods, energy levels and more. Start monitoring your HF today!.

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Share your pet photo

Share your pet photo

Paper art of family holding hands and two paper hearts

Research shows that dog owners fare better after a heart attack or stroke. Did your pet help or inspire you in your recovery? This Friday, share your story and a photo of your pet on Facebook using the hashtag #BestFriendFridays.

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What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease

What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease

Risk factors for heart disease are easier to prevent than they are to reverse, which means parents who want to protect their kids' hearts should start now.

Learn how

What's new this year for school lunches?

What's new this year for school lunches?

Recent changes to school meals will affect millions of students. Here's what to know, and how you can help your child eat well.

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Take action for school meals

Take action for school meals

School meals are the healthiest source of calories for children and are a lifeline for students and families. But Congress needs to take action to ensure that children can still access these healthy foods.

Message Congress now

Salmon en papillote

Salmon en papillote

The name of this dish may not be familiar to you, but it simply means that the fish is cooked enclosed in a cooking parchment packet. The flavors of the fish and vegetables are locked inside and serving and cleanup are a breeze.

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