| February 16, 2006 |
February is American Heart Month In February our minds turn to our hearts, but not just because of Valentine's Day. This month is American Heart Month. February provides the perfect opportunity to control heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol and even show others how to Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs. Use the tools below during American Heart Month and to educate others about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. | |
Lower Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle ChangesNeed to lower your cholesterol? TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) is a set of tools you can use to get results. This easy-to-read booklet is designed to help people whose cholesterol level is above their goal make the lifestyle changes—diet, physical activity, and weight control—that will lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease . Includes helpful lists and charts, sample menus, a 10-year coronary heart disease risk calculator, and many tips for success. Make TLC part of your program for heart health.
Item #06-5235. | |
Control High Blood Pressure"You can do it!" is the message in this action-packed guide. Follow step-by-step instructions on how to achieve and maintain a lower blood pressure through lifestyle and, if prescribed, medication. It's filled with practical advice such as how to find your target weight, use herbs and spices to reduce sodium intake, and understand your blood pressure numbers.
Item #5232. |
| Give a Talk on How to Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs The "talk-in-a-box" contains everything needed to quickly and easily plan and conduct a compelling 1-hour small group session on heart attack survival. The lesson plan includes talking points, reproducible handouts, 22 overhead masters, tips on how to organize, publicize, and more. Also included in each kit is the 13-minute "Act in Time" video; an integral part of the small group experience.
Item #KT-017. |  | | |
Archived page, reproduced from a 2008 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.
