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Eating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein are important but antioxidants prevent or slow “Oxidative Stress” to your cells. Antioxidants are the antidote to the free radicals from the environment that cause damage to cells, accelerate the aging process which raises your risk for various diseases. Your Goal should be to eat 4 cups of produce a day!  Nutritional Value is lost as foods as foods sit, so eat fresh or frozen. Polyphenols (anti-cancer, heart disease and type…

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1 – Keep calm, don’t panic. 2 – ONE person Dial 9-1-1. Don’t hang up! 3 – Keep calm, don’t panic. You will be asked questions. Answer clearly and slowly. As soon as you are connected 911 operator will begin dispatch. 4 – You will be asked Nature of the emergency Your location, designate one person to go to nearest entrance to guide in EMS A detailed, yet concise, description of what you need Your name and phone number 5…

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National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, stresses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the transformative powers of healthy food choices.  Nationally, 41.9 percent of adults are considered   obese, with a BMI over 30, created by what we eat and how little we move.  Check your BMI: at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm MARCH towards better health. Shift your mindset realize health eating more than willower. Eat right: minimal processed foods, more vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meats,…

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1.Stress. When you’re stressed, your body releases hormones (adrenaline) that increase your heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. Having consistently high blood pressure will increase risk for heart disease. Stress can also lead to heavy drinking, lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise, all of which will negatively affect your heart. 2. Sleep plays a vital role in our well-being, including the health of our hearts. Not getting enough sleep can raise your blood pressure and also…

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Lowering cholesterol protects your heart and brain, regardless of your age. High or abnormal cholesterol levels causing inflammation, play a key role in atherosclerosis and plaque buildup, the most common cause of heart attacks and strokes. Do your heart a favor build a few changes into your lifestyle. EAT MORE VEGETABLES. Adjust your plate to include more vegetable at each meal. Try for a meatless meal once a week. CUT BACK ON CARBS. Move off the “white foods” Replace with hi-fiber…

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 Ladies, despite an increase in awareness over the past decades, women do not recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing 384,186 in 2021 according to a Harvard Research Institute study. Heart disease kills 6 times as many women , as breast cancer every year.  Here are the top recommendations given to prevent cardiac related death. Don’t smoke, QUIT if you do. Improve Your Sleep. Avoid caffeinated drinks near bedtime. Limit alcohol…

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