Health Bits

September

 

School Lunches


It's that time again! Are you prepared to send your kids back to school? Don’t forget about a nutritious lunch. Get informed about what foods your child’s school serves and better ways to pack a lunch.

 

Fruits and Veggies


It can be difficult sometimes to eat all your fruits and veggies, so a lot of people don’t get the recommended 5 servings a day. Learn some tips on how to increase your fruit and vegetable intake.

 

World Heart Day

 

Work on making your heart healthier everyday with these 10 simple steps.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Heart Health Resources

BLOOD PRESSURE


heart rateYour guide to lowering your high blood pressure

 

new Track your blood pressure and cholesterol with the American Heart Association's online tracker tool

 

 

CHOLESTEROL


new Know the facts about cholesterol—the good and the bad—and test your cholesterol IQ.

 

 

SYMPTOMS & RISKS


Know the symptoms and risk factors for stroke and search the National Stroke Association Resource Directory.

 

The American Heart Association provides a comprehensive look at all the various heart diseases and conditions, as well as provides valuable information and resources to help you keep your heart healthy, including heart-healthy cookbooks and online recipes

 

Minimize your risk of heart attack by knowing the risks and symptoms

 

new Learn more about heart, blood and lung diseases.

 

 

EXERCISE & YOUR HEART


SwimmerLearn the importance of exercise in preventing & treating heart disease.

 

Learn how physical activity can reduce or eliminate some heart risk factors, as well as provide other benefits.

 

Sign up for a FREE online SparkPeople account, and access great resources/tools for tracking fitness, weight, eating, setting and reaching goals and much, much more!

 

Target Heartrate Calculator - To determine your most effective heartrate during activity!

 

 

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT


Find practical assistance for long-term weight management

 

Improve your health & well-being with activity trackers, portion control tools, goal-setting advice, and daily health tips.

 

Learn the importance of children’s weight management & fight childhood obesity

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