CHCS offers Heart to Heart Therapy
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General, News
If you have a heart attack or a heart procedure, you can participate in Cardiac Rehab to help regain your health. But Community HealthCare System wants to do more to help people prevent heart problems in the first place. A new program, Heart to Heart Therapy, can do just that.
The friendly, highly customizable program is designed to help people set goals, learn about heart health risk factors, and start exercising with help from a team of wellness experts.
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How to boost your heart health
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, News
By Meranda Schmitz, RN and Cardiac Rehab nurse
We recently posted about cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. So what can you do decrease your risk factors and increase your heart’s health?
Make a few changes to your diet Exercise for the recommended amount of time at the recommended effort level Keep your blood sugar levels under control Take the medications prescribed by your doctor or cardiologist Join Cardiac Rehab!After a...
What is cardiovascular disease?
August 9, 2021
Categories: Community health news, General
By Meranda Schmitz, RN and Cardiac Rehab nurse
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. Just like any muscle, it can get damaged or worn out. Cardiac Rehab is designed to strengthen and recover your heart so that you may go on to live a happier, healthier life. If you have cardiovascular disease, Cardiac Rehab may be for you. But first, it’s important to understand cardiovascular disease, its risk factors, and how it affects the body.
So...
