American Heart Month
You can support the health of your heart by implementing positive changes in your lifestyle today. Adopting healthy habits not only benefits your heart but also lowers the risk of other conditions, providing an additional incentive to embrace these tips wholeheartedly. Get regular screenings with your doctor to keep tabs on your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar to manage your risk for heart disease and stroke.
National Wear Red Day is February 2
Show your support and wear red on the first Friday of the month. See the NHLBI flyer for details. Take a moment to join the cause, wear red and share the following resources with loved ones.
You will find an array of health education materials from NHBLI: Understanding Your Risks for Heart Disease, Choosing Heart Healthy Foods and an array of Fact Sheets. Don’t forget to Get Enough Good Quality Sleep and you are also welcome to join the Wellness at NIH “Non-Sleep Deep Rest Series” for relaxation and stress management.
“Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine” with NHLBI’s flyer titled as such. And view the NIH Bethesda campus biometric screening details below to get your screening in February.
Biometric Screenings with Kaiser Permanente Mobile Health
On February 8, 2024, Wellness at NIH is bringing Kaiser Permanente's Mobile Health Vehicle to the NIH Bethesda campus for complimentary biometric screenings. Register now - space is limited. Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Location: Bethesda Campus Lot 10H (South side of the Clinical Center)
- Time: 8:00a to 4:00p (no screenings 11am to 12pm)
- Registration: Pre-register for a 15-minute appointment
- Screenings: Blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), diabetes screening - A1C, cholesterol check, health education and flu vaccine
When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others. Contact the Wellness Programs Manager for questions.
Halt the Salt: Five Ways to Cut Down on Sodium and Improve Your Heart Health
View “Halt the Salt: 5 Ways to Cut Down on Sodium and Improve Your Heart Health" from NHLBI explaining the link between excess sodium and heart disease.
Five simple ways you can reduce sodium in your diet:
- Choose fresh foods over salty, processed foods
- Go “low or no" with sodium-free or low-sodium foods
- Use more herbs and spices
- Limit the condiments, “fixins" and side dishes
- Talk to a nutrition expert about ways to control your sodium intake
