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At
26, Melody Hickman of Raleigh, North Carolina, discovered she had a
problem with her mitral valve. Fixing it required open-heart surgery.
Then, 14 years later, the valve needed to be replaced again. That meant
a second open-heart surgery.
After more than a decade of heart problems and numerous open-heart
surgeries, Melody got a new heart.
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Heart
risk factors, not heart disease itself, may increase odds of COVID-19
death
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A
new study helps clarify the connections between pre-existing heart
disease and death from COVID-19.
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Move
around a lot while you sleep? It might be bad news for your heart
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People
with moderate to severe sleep apnea or who move a lot while they
sleep may be at greater risk for a precursor to heart failure, new
research shows.
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Many
older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they
need
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Fewer
than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for
hypertension actually get it, new research shows.
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Learn
F.A.S.T. for World Stroke Day
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Join
us on October 29 in raising awareness of stroke, its symptoms and
prevention. Our power is knowledge and by learning and sharing the
F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.
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New
heart failure app
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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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Making
fruits and vegetables exciting for kids isn’t always easy
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School
and community gardens teach kids how to grow their own food and how
those foods keep their hearts healthy. Applications for a ’22 - ‘23
Teaching Gardens Grant, supported by Caulipower, are open now through
October 28.
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Grocery
shopping just got easier
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Choosing
the healthiest foods at the grocery store can be challenging, with
lots of labels fighting for your attention. But there’s one that
really counts: the Heart-Check certification mark. It means a product
is heart-healthy according to AHA standards.
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Make
the most of your diabetes medication plan
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Diagnosed
with Type 2 diabetes? Following a medication plan can help reduce
your risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Indian-spiced
pumpkin-apple soup
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Garam
masala, a blend of several dry-roasted ground spices often used in
Indian cooking, adds warmth to this creamy soup. It’s a perfect light
lunch or side dish on a cold day.
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