Tag Archives: lifestyle

Heart-healthy Eating Can Be Easy as No Pie

Posted on March 16, 2011 by theheartrehab

I love this quote! It will take a national effort to improve dietary habits, she says, because “there are so many aspects of culture working against us, from our sedentary lifestyle to the barrage of high-calorie and low-nutrient foods all … Continue reading →

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Healthy Path for Western Wake

Posted on March 3, 2011 by theheartrehab

Here’s one from the News-Observer. Several years ago, a five-way heart bypass surgery put Ward in a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program at WakeMed, which propelled him to a much more active lifestyle…. The clinic promotes exercise, healthy diets and sustainable … Continue reading →

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Exercising to protect your heart

Posted on February 26, 2011 by theheartrehab

Heart disease seriously impairs the length and quality of our life. The major risk factors of heart disease are high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity and smoking. All of these factors can be managed very successfully by our … Continue reading →

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National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

Posted on February 21, 2011 by theheartrehab

Each year, more than 100,000 Americans receive help recovering from heart attacks or heart surgery through cardiac rehabilitation. February 13-19, 2011, is National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. The theme of the week is “Cardiac Rehabilitation: Take Your Recovery to Heart” to highlight … Continue reading →

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