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February is Heart Health Health Awareness Month. Here are ten tips to improve your heart health to keep in mind for the rest of the month:

- Balance calories with physical activity.
- Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grains.
- Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
- Use liquid non-tropical plant oils.
- Choose minimally processed foods.
- Subtract added sugars
- Cut down on salt.
- Limit alcohol.

Do all this wherever you eat!

Need more food for thought? Get in touch with us by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit: koolauloachc.org.

Mahalo!

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Here are a few simple points on understanding your blood pressure during February American Heart Health Month.

What is blood pressure?: Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body.

Understanding the numbers: Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers - systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number). Systolic measures pressure when the heart beats, while diastolic measures pressure when the heart rests between beats.

Interpreting readings: Normal blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mmHg. Readings above this may indicate hypertension (high blood pressure), while readings below may indicate hypotension (low blood pressure). It’s important to understand where your readings fall.

Risk factors and lifestyle: Various factors such as diet, exercise, stress, and genetics can influence blood pressure. Understanding these factors and making appropriate lifestyle changes can help manage and maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Regular monitoring and consultation with a healthcare professional are crucial.

If you have any questions about your blood pressure or heart health, give us a call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org.

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When you think about February, you may think: Valentine’s Day, chocolate, love, or maybe anything that’s anti those things. But, one thing to remember this month is our HEARTS, because February is American Heart Month.

While your heart works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, how often do you think about it? And how often do you take action to protect the health of your heart? Now’s the time to really start thinking about how you can take better care of yourself.

Heart disease and other cardiovascular issues are on the rise. Many factors can contribute to health issues, but you also have ways you can be proactive about your health. You may think it won’t happen to you, but you never know.

Being informed is important. Learn warning signs and symptoms of heart-related issues. Get in touch with your KHC provider by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.orgto schedule an appointment - especially if heart disease runs in your family. Start with small daily actions to help reduce or prevent your risk of developing heart problems.

Take care and have a healthy and happy week ahead!

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Here is a simple holiday wellness tip from our staff.

When the holiday stress hits, try 4-7-8 breathing. Breathing is an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. It can relieve stress and anxiety or help you wind down and fall asleep. Here’s how to do it:

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Happy Holidays! Here are ten tips to improve your heart health to keep in mind this holiday season:

- Balance calories with physical activity.
- Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grains.
- Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
- Use liquid non-tropical plant oils.
- Choose minimally processed foods.
- Subtract added sugars
- Cut down on salt.
- Limit alcohol.

Do all this wherever you eat!

Need more food for thought? Get in touch with us by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit: koolauloachc.org.

Mahalo!

#americanheartassociation #hearthealth #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are ten tips to improve your heart health to keep in mind:

- Balance calories with physical activity.
- Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grains.
- Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
- Use liquid non-tropical plant oils.
- Choose minimally processed foods.
- Subtract added sugars
- Cut down on salt.
- Limit alcohol.

Do all this wherever you eat!

Need more food for thought? Get in touch with us by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit: koolauloachc.org.

Mahalo!

#americanheartassociation #hearthealth #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are ten tips to improve your heart health to keep in mind:

- Balance calories with physical activity.
- Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grains.
- Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
- Use liquid non-tropical plant oils.
- Choose minimally processed foods.
- Subtract added sugars
- Cut down on salt.
- Limit alcohol.

Do all this wherever you eat!

Need more food for thought? Get in touch with us by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit: koolauloachc.org.

Mahalo!

#americanheartassociation #hearthealth #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

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Did you know that today is WORLD HEART DAY? World Heart Day is a global, multi-lingual celebration.

Spanning six continents, hundreds of World Heart Federation (WHF) member organizations, the countless schools, universities, sports clubs and the vibrant cardiology community make World Heart Day (WHD) a truly global celebration.

Every year these groups and individuals bring their local flair, favor and colors to festivities, marking the day by sharing heart healthy regional specialties, leading a dance to get the whole community moving, and sharing life-saving lessons far and wide.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure – kill more than 20.5 million every year. The majority of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries.

We want to bring this number down – way down. And there’s hope: 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable. By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat CVD.

If you have questions about your hearth health, call us at (808) 293-9231 or visit koolauloachc.org to make and appointment. We’d love to help you!

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Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are ten tips to improve your heart health to keep in mind:

- Balance calories with physical activity.
- Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grains.
- Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
- Use liquid non-tropical plant oils.
- Choose minimally processed foods.
- Subtract added sugars
- Cut down on salt.
- Limit alcohol.

Do all this wherever you eat!

Need more food for thought? Get in touch with us by calling (808) 293-9231 or visit: koolauloachc.org.

Mahalo!

#americanheartassociation #hearthealth #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcenter