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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 24, No. 1
January/February 2016 LOVE STORIES Page 10
The Heart of the Matter Jeff Robinson, Editor, My Communicator With January being the time to focus on New Year’s resolutions, and February being the month of romance, what better time than now to turn your attention to your heart? Sure, you may be able to ask Cupid for help with your heart health in the romance department, but it’s up to you to make your physical well-being a priority in the new year. And because heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States (it is responsible for one in four deaths each
year), it’s never too early to focus on cardiovascular care. Needless to say, you certainly don’t want to wait until it’s too late. The bad news is that our risk for heart disease increases as we age, but the good news is that heart disease often can be prevented by making healthy life choices and managing any existing health conditions. February is American Heart Month, a time the American Heart Association uses to raise awareness of heart disease across the country and what steps can be taken to prevent it. When it comes to making healthy life choices, the American Heart Association offers ideas on its website, www.heart.org. Suggestions for having a healthier heart... CONTINUED on page 20...
THE HEART OF THE MATTER Page 20
CARDIO CONTEST Page 21
HEART SMART APPS Page 24
HEART-HEALTHY RECIPES Page 27
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