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Thursday, February 28, 2019

HEART HEALTH FACT #28






Death from heart disease fell 38% from 2003-2013, prompting a leading heart expert to predict it may soon stop being the leading cause of death in America. 

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

HEART HEALTH FACT #27

Your heart pumps 1 million barrels of blood in an average lifetime.  That's enough blood to fill more than 1,500 Olympic sized swimming pools! 



[George Washington University Heart and Vascular Institute]

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

HEART HEALTH FACT #26


Studies have found yoga is effective in slowing down your heart rate, which can help lower your blood pressure. 

[American Heart Association]

Sunday, February 24, 2019

HEART HEALTH FACT #24





It seems you really can die of a broken heart.  Studies suggest sad news or events may increase the risk of heart attacks. 

[American Heart Association]