February is American
Heart Month
In February our minds turn to our hearts, but
not just because of Valentine's Day. This month is American
Heart Month. February provides the perfect opportunity to
control heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure
and cholesterol and even show others how to Act in Time to
Heart Attack Signs. Use the tools below during American Heart
Month and to educate others about heart disease, the leading
cause of death in the United States in both men and women.
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Lower Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle
ChangesNeed to lower your cholesterol? TLC (Therapeutic
Lifestyle Changes) is a set of tools you can use to get
results. This easy-to-read booklet is designed to help people
whose cholesterol level is above their goal make the lifestyle
changes—diet, physical activity, and weight control—that will
lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease
. Includes helpful lists and charts, sample menus, a 10-year
coronary heart disease risk calculator, and many tips for
success. Make TLC part of your program for heart health.
Order item #06-5235 at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=06-5235
for ONLY $4.00 each. |
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Control High Blood Pressure"You can do it!" is the
message in this action-packed guide. Follow step-by-step
instructions on how to achieve and maintain a lower blood
pressure through lifestyle and, if prescribed, medication.
It's filled with practical advice such as how to find your
target weight, use herbs and spices to reduce sodium intake,
and understand your blood pressure numbers.
Order item
#5232 at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?source=&sku=5232.
*F|R|E|E* single copy, and
ONLY $1.25 each additional
copy. |
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Give a Talk on How to Act in Time to Heart Attack
Signs
Our "talk-in-a-box" contains everything needed
to quickly and easily plan and conduct a compelling 1-hour
small group session on heart attack survival. The lesson plan
includes talking points, reproducible handouts, 22 overhead
masters, tips on how to organize, publicize, and more. Also
included in each kit is the 13-minute "Act in Time" video; an
integral part of the small group experience.
Order
item # KT-017 at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=KT-017
for $12.50. |
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Bethesda, MD 20892-2480
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