Community Education
Heart Month Awareness: You May Not Realize Your Risk
Heart disease has been the number 1 killer in America for a century. Nearly half of all people have some type of cardiovascular disease, yet 38% don’t even realize they have it, according to the American Heart Association. That makes America [...]
Read MoreYour Diabetes Mentor at Hegg
November is National Diabetes Month, timely as Hegg proudly introduces our new full-time Diabetes Educator, Linda Bartl. Inspired by her own family history of the disease combined with her decades of experience as a Registered Dietitian and [...]
Read MoreAdvance Directives
What are Advance Directives? An advance directive is a document that informs your health care provider and family members of the kind of medical treatments you would want (or not want). These documents would only take effect in the case that y [...]
Read MoreGetting Started with Exercise
Physical activity is a key component of a healthy life. When you move more, you feel better! Follow these tips to get started: If you’re just starting out, begin with 10 minutes daily, and build toward 30-60 minutes. Mix it up! Variety c [...]
Read MoreBe Nice to Your Heart – It’s the Only One You Have
In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds according to the CDC. While heart attacks are common, there are things you can do to lower your risk. Here are a few ways on how you can make your heart happy. Lose weight. Ob [...]
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