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Your Heart Insight February e-News

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

 

What heart and stroke patients need to know about COVID-19 in 2022

February 2022  

 

What heart and stroke patients need to know about COVID-19 in 2022

The pandemic has changed. Omicron appears to be less severe but to spread more easily than other COVID-19 variants, so heart and stroke patients still need to protect themselves.

Staying vigilant is key to guarding against the latest COVID-19 surge: Vaccinate (and boost), mask up and avoid indoor crowds.

What to know in 2022.

Coronavirus & heart health information for all

Managing cholesterol is key to staying heart healthy

Managing cholesterol is key to staying heart healthy

Cholesterol is often something people don’t worry about until it causes a health problem. But learning if you have or are at risk for high cholesterol is critical to addressing it sooner rather than later. Need to get a handle on high cholesterol? Here’s how.

— Content brought to you by Texas Health, a proud North Texas Go Red for Women® Campaign Sponsor.




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Most U.S. adults with diabetes aren't managing the risks for heart disease

Healthy living could offset genetics and add years free of heart disease

People who adhere to seven healthy lifestyle metrics may be able to dramatically offset their lifetime risk for heart disease – even if they are at high genetic risk, a new study finds. Learn more.

Survivor's motto: 'Triumph through your trials and look good while doing it'

Survivor's motto: 'Triumph through your trials and look good while doing it'

After surgery to remove a growth on a heart valve, offensive guard Kenneth Horsey of Sanford, Florida, tackled his recovery head on, then became an advocate for heart health. Read Rachel’s story.

New resource finder

New resource finder

The National Heart Failure Initiative, IMPLEMENT-HF™, has launched a new search tool to help make managing your health easier. Find free or reduced cost resources in your area, such as food, transportation, medical care and more. Search now.

Heart Month - Your gift can help save lives

Heart Month - Your gift can help save lives

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Your support will help save lives by funding research that leads to medical breakthroughs, providing education that leads to prevention, and advocating for change in systems and policies that help loved ones, families and communities live happier, healthier and longer lives. Donate now.

Ask lawmakers to increase access to cardiac rehabilitation programs!

Let’s regain our rhythm

This Black History Month, join some of our favorite personalities and organizations who share songs from Black artists that help them to get active or rest and relax, to reclaim their rhythm. Whose music playlist inspires you? Vote now.

Nominate a stroke hero

Reclaim your rhythm with Go Red for Women

With studies showing that heart attacks are on the rise in younger women, it’s time to break barriers and achieve equitable health through better representation. Hear from our panel of experts as they discuss the path forward through research, education and advocacy. Watch now.

Hitch new habits to old ones for better health!

Hitch new habits to old ones for better health!

We build daily routines on a set of tasks we barely notice. But small changes grouped together can make a big difference in your health. Why not try "stacking" tiny, healthful new habits in your current routine? Learn more at heart.org/habits.

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Newly implemented protections against surprise billing

On Jan. 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act took effect after years of advocacy to end surprise medical billing. Learn more about how new rules help protect patients from surprise medical bills and remove consumers from payment disputes at cms.gov/nosurprises.

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