February 18, 2020
HealthLink Littauer’s WELLNESS WORDS Submitted by Alicia DeRuscio, B.S. Heart Health Did you know that your heart and blood vessels change with age? According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) people over 65 years of age are much more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, including heart attack, stroke, heart disease […]
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February 11, 2019
HealthLink Littauer’s WELLNESS WORDS Submitted by Alicia DeRuscio, B.S. Community Education Assistant February Is American Heart Month Did you know the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States is heart disease? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 630,000 Americans die from heart disease every year. […]
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February 12, 2018
HealthLink Littauer’s WELLNESS WORDS Submitted by Alicia DeRuscio, B.S. Community Education Assistant February Is American Heart Month It’s the perfect time to learn about the importance of heart health and take the necessary steps to prevent heart disease. One of the main risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure, also called hypertension. The […]
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February 9, 2010
HealthLink Littauer’s WELLNESS WORDS Submitted by Carol Tomlinson RN BS Community Health Educator WOMEN & HEART DISEASE – 4 MYTHS Many women are surprised to learn that coronary heart disease – often thought to be a “man’s illness” – is the #1 killer of women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. […]
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