Great Care loves the call to action the American Heart Association is encouraging, especially during the holidays, for living well. Healthy For Good is a revolutionary movement to “inspire people to create lasting change in their health and life, one small step at a time.” ”The approach is simple,” says the American Heart Association. “Eat smart. […]
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September 25, 2017 by ·
In September, Great Care joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recognizing National Cholesterol Education Month. The CDC recognizes the month as a good time to have blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. Especially for seniors. “National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn […]
Training Helps Prepare for Natural Disasters
September 11, 2017 by ·
In the wake of recent emergencies and natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Great Care heeds the advice of the American Heart Association: Be prepared. The American Heart Association News reminds us that in times of emergency, assistance from first responders and health professionals is often delayed. Systems are bombarded with requests for help. […]
Avoid Weight Gain for Better Heart Health
August 28, 2017 by ·
Great Care recently took note of a report published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The information confirms what we all know to be a difficult reality of aging: Weight gain may increase heart failure risk. “Researchers say maintaining weight and avoiding weight gain may be an important strategy to prevent changes in […]
Fresh, Sweet Corn is Ripe for the Eating
August 18, 2017 by ·
Great Care loves this season, when corn is fresh and readily available at farmer’s markets and produce stands. According to WebMD, “Corn is nutritious, providing fiber, which aids in digestion, plus folate, thiamin, phosphorus, vitamin C, and magnesium (about 10% of the daily value for each).” The World’s Healthiest Foods website reminds us that sweet […]
Fruit Makes for Fresh, Healthy Summer Desserts
June 24, 2017 by ·
When Great Care thinks of healthy summer treats, fresh fruit plays a major starring role in the season’s biggest recipe blockbusters. From homemade cherry sherbert and naturally sweet apple butter-carrot cake muffins to grilled peaches with light cream and colorful frozen yogurt bark, the summer options abound. Especially when eating heart-healthy fruits that can literally save […]
American Heart Association: Healthy Arteries Possible with Aging
May 30, 2017 by ·
Great Care is happy to share a recent report from the American Heart Association’s journal “Hypertension” showing that healthy arteries may be possible with aging. “High blood pressure and increased blood vessel stiffness are often considered common parts of aging,” says the AHA. “Having healthy arteries into one’s 70s and beyond is challenging and depends […]
Million Hearts Sparks Chats About Heart Disease
February 8, 2017 by ·
Great Care loves that February is the month of love. And so does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Throughout the month, the CDC is encouraging younger adults to talk with aging loved ones about their heart health and share prevention messages socially through the Million Hearts campaign. “We believe young adults have the power […]
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