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September 28, 2018
New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly
Vol. 8.89 No. 39
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Managing Heart Failure Is Worth The Effort
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study by the American Heart Association shows people with HF report spending more time on managing their condition; free app aims to make it easier The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, shared this month that more heart failure patients and their caregivers report they are putting more effort into managing this complex condition. In 2015, just 55 percent of survey respondents said they were working harder to manage HF. The latest study shows a 14-point increase, with 69 percent now putting effort toward the important daily task of managing heart failure.
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Through Rise Above Heart Failure, people living with heart failure can access free tools to help make the daily task of managing medications, symptoms and doctor’s visits simpler. This includes an app called HF Path, designed to keep all aspects of heart failure management at a patient’s—or caregiver’s—fingertips.
The AHA conducted its annual survey as part of the Rise Above Heart Failure initiative, nationally supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and found Heart failure, which occurs when the heart that while those diagnosed with heart failis not able to efficiently pump blood around ure and their caregivers are spending more the body, can cause symptoms like breathtime and energy managing the disease, lessness, persistent coughing, swelling and they are benefiting. These two groups showed an increased understanding fatigue. “It’s important for heart failure patients to track their symptoms day of heart failure since the survey was last conducted. to day so they can alert their healthcare provider to any warning signs of worsening HF and get prompt treatment,” said Osborne. “World Heart Day “It’s important to understand heart failure or any condition you have serves as a great reminder to us all to make a promise to better understand been diagnosed with,” says John Osborne, M.D., cardiologist and Ameri- and advocate for our own health.” can Heart Association volunteer. “It allows you to ask better questions of your healthcare providers and take an active role in your health.” Download the app at heart.org/HFPath. -(NAPSI)
Life Is Loud—But You Can Still Enjoy A Quiet Home
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proofing insulation can be an excellent choice to help you escape everyday noise. Stone wool insulation is a top choice for professional recording studios since it’s an excellent acoustic barrier that actually absorbs the sound. One, Rockwool Safe ‘n’ Sound stone wool insulation, is a performancetested product that provides higher sound absorption against low-frequency So much so, in fact, that the National Institute on Deafness and Other (bass) ranges that other types of insulation struggle to block. In addition, it’s: Communication Disorders says as many as 26 million Americans have high-frequency hearing loss likely caused by exposure to excessive noise. • Easily cut • Noncombustible, with a melting point of approximately 2,150° F Excessive noise is also linked to tinnitus, sleep deprivation, cardiovascu- • Fire resistant lar disease and an increased risk of mental illness. A German study found • Not likely to rot or promote the growth of fungi or mildew that depression and anxiety increased as annoyance from noise increased. • Water and moisture resistant. ome life is changing, so sound dampening is more important than ever. Life is getting louder inside and around the home. Televisions, home theaters, computers and video games blare from almost every room. Family cell phones ring or buzz. Life gets loud.
For great soundproofing results, you can install the stone wool insulation Fortunately, there can be a way to protect yourself and your family. Your home’s insulation can do more than keep you warm in the winter and cool in your home theater, basement, home office, laundry room, furnace room in the summer. The right kind can help transform your home into a quiet and even the washrooms. Its high-density and unique fiber structure reduces noise traveling from one room to another. retreat and sanctuary from the outside world. The next time you have the opportunity to reinsulate your home, sound-
Learn More For further facts, visit www.rockwool.com/products/safensound. -(NAPSI)