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A Healthy Weight for a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month. Find out how to reach the ideal weight to keep your heart happy. Our weight plays a major role in the health of our heart. Although we all want to look and feel great, we …
5 Tips for Better Heart Health this New Year
In 2013, make a resolution to care for your heart. Check out these ideas for keeping your ticker happy and healthy. Your heart keeps your body working, but how often do you take time to think about how to improve …
Fourth Annual Iron Heart Cook Off
We are excited to host our Fourth Annual Iron Heart Cook Off on Friday, October 5, 2012, at The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North. The annual event will feature a heart-healthy cooking challenge among four Central Florida Regional Hospital cardiologists. …
FAQs About Omega-3s
Omega-3s are an important part of a heart-smart diet. Heard of omega-3 fatty acids, but not sure exactly what they are or why they’re good for you? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about omega-3s: …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Central Florida Regional Hospital, diet, fatty acids, heart health, nutrition, omega-3s, Sanford
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Cooking for the Heart
What you eat–as well as how you cook it–can have an impact on your heart health. Learn how you can eat and cook for better heart health. One of the simplest ways you can take good care of your heart …
Heart Attack: Reducing Your Risk
Did you know? Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn how you can reduce your risk! Some of the risk factors for heart attack can be managed with lifestyle changes, and others–such as family …
Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also sometimes referred to as hypertension, affects approximately one in every three adults in the United States. High blood pressure can injure vascular walls, make your heart pump harder, and prevent tissue in the body from receiving …
Alcohol and Its Effects
News headlines about alcohol range from reporting its negative nature to boasting its believed benefits. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and a good opportunity to clear up any confusion and raise awareness about the effects of alcohol. The Good News …
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: addiction, alcohol, alcohol awareness month, anxiety, behavioral health, cancer, cardiovascular health, Central Florida Regional Hospital, cirrhosis, dementia, depression, Diabetes, heart health, liver disease, mental health, Sanford, Stroke
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Heart Attack: What to Do Before EMS Arrives
In the case of a heart attack, it’s important to call 911 for emergency medical services (EMS) immediately, so you can help save a life and limit permanent damage. But what do you do after making the call, while you’re …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: 911, aspirin, Central Florida Regional Hospital, CPR, EMS, Heart attack, heart health, Sanford
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What’s Your Coronary Calcium Score?
Heart disease is the leading killer among Americans, with more than 500,000 men and women dying each year. If you’re at risk for heart disease, did you know a simple heart scan could reduce your risk—and even save your life—by …
