www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 87 KEEP YOUR HEART IN TIP TOP SHAPE The American Heart Association recommends following these eight simple steps to keep your heart healthy: 1 - Eat healthy - This includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and cooking in nontropical oils such as olive and canola. 2 - Quit tobacco - Traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping are the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. 3 - Get more sleep – If you’re an adult, the time-honored rule of seven to nine hours per day still holds true. 4 - Be more active – Regardless of your age, go out and play. 5 - Maintain the right body weight – It will help avoid obesity and unnecessary fat. 6 - Monitor and control your cholesterol. 7 - Manage, control and improve your blood pressure. 8 - Manage, control and improve your blood sugar. “Doing these eight things gives a much better chance of not only living longer but enjoying it more because your heart won’t be saddled from stress and other unhealthy factors,” said Dr. Daniel Lackland, professor of epidemiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. “Of course, individual outcomes may be different due to their genetics and makeup. But it’s still your best chance.” And there is one other thing, though it’s optional: Become an AHA volunteer. After all, it’s hard to keep bad habits when you’re around people and events that encourage better hearts. "We’re trying to make as much of a difference as possible in helping people lead longer and healthier lives," said Katie Schumacher, executive director at AHA Lowcountry. "That’s our mission, and everyone involved is doing anything they can to make that happen." DAD IS TRAILING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS SENTENCES. New problems with words or speaking is a warning sign of Alzheimer’s. Learn more at alz.org/10signs KNOW WHERE ALZHE IMER’ S AND ALL DEMENT IA HIDE . New problems with words or speaking is a warning sign of Alzheimer’s. Learn more at alz.org/10signs 24/7 HELPLINE: 800.272.3900 KNOW WHERE ALZHEIMER’S AND ALL DEMENTIA HIDE. HEALTHL INKS IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THESE CHARLESTON AREA NONPROFITS Getting back to the moments we miss starts with being up-to-date on your COVID VACCINATIONS and BOOSTERS. Don’t wait to vaccinate or get your booster! For transportaƟon assistance, call Trident Area Agency on Aging at 843-554-2275. If you are 60 years or older and need transportaƟon for your Covid vaccinaƟon or booster, call 843-554-2275 and ask for assistance. 843-554-2275 www.tridentaaa.org GETTING BACK TO THE MOMENTS WE MISS START WITH BEING UP-TO-DATE ON YOUR COVID VACCINATIONS AND BOOSTERS. If you are 60 years or older and need transportation for your Covid vaccination or booster, call 843-554-2275 and ask for assistance. TAAA is a non-profit organization, serving the tricounty since 1991.
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