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  1. Valentine's Chocolate is Heart Healthy (in Moderation)

    2/13/10 5:51pm by HeartStrong
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     So Valentine’s Day is here…… Did you get some chocolate?  Read more >

  2. The Bottom Line on High Blood Pressure

    1/17/10 2:28pm by HeartStrong
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    High blood pressure or hypertension is called the silent killer because it can cause damage to your heart and blood vessels even though you may not have any symptoms.  One out of three adults in the United States has high blood pressure.  Many people think of high blood pressure as an older persons disease, however an alarming increase has been observed among  Read more >

  3. The 2 Minute New Year's Resolution

    12/26/09 1:31pm by HeartStrong
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    A New Year's Resolution only takes about 2 minutes to make but then you have a whole year to break it.  This year why not make a REALISTIC healthy resolution you can keep.    Read more >

  4. Healthy Holiday Tips

    12/12/09 9:16pm by HeartStrong
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    Well, the Holidays are almost upon us and if you are anything like me…you are thinking about some of those delicious holiday treats and holiday gatherings with family and friends.  Almost every event that you attend over the next several weeks will tempt your will power!!  Read more >

  5. You Are What You Drink

    11/26/09 9:39pm by HeartStrong
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    So you are probably wondering…..do the beverages I drink really make that much of a difference? They are only liquids, right? Liquids “go right through me” so how much of an ill effect can they have? You have probably heard the old saying “You are what you eat?”  Well, it is true, but “You are what you drink” also!  Beverage Guidance Panel  Read more >

  6. Heart Healthy Tips for National Nutrition Month

    3/6/09 8:20pm by HeartStrong
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    March is National Nutrition Month, this month you should think about focusing on good nutritional habits and a heart healthy lifestyle.  Try to get yourself on the right track by examining your refrigerator and pantry and write down some goals to improve your nutritional habits…  Read more >

  7. Official Start of Heart Month

    2/1/09 7:00am by HeartStrong
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    It’s February 1st the Official Starting Day of Heart Month.Heart disease remains the #1 killer of men and women in this country. The Main Risk Factors for heart disease include:  Read more >

  8. Women and Heart Disease Info for Heart Month

    1/31/09 1:45pm by HeartStrong
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    Heart disease remains the number killer of women in the United States; and the rate of decline in heart disease has been less prevalent among women.  Approximately one woman dies every minute from heart disease in this country.  Read more >

  9. Heart Healthy Holiday Tips

    11/22/08 11:32am by HeartStrong
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    HEART HEALTHY HOLIDAY TIPS The holiday season officially begins with Thanksgiving and ends after the New Year’s celebrations leftovers are gone.  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or any other winter holiday, this can be the hardest time of the year to follow heart healthy habits!  Read more >

  10. So Have You Heard the Latest Buzz on Vitamin D ?

    11/3/08 7:55pm by HeartStrong
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    A recent study (The Framingham Offspring Study) published earlier this year reported an increased risk for heart disease in people whose Vitamin D levels were low.  People with high blood pressure were at an even higher risk than people with normal blood pressure.  Read more >

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Carolyn Strimike and Margie Latrella are board certified nurse practitioners specializing in health and wellness promotion and disease prevention. They are the co-founders of Heartstrong, LLC and have over 40 years of nursing experience between them. They are dedicated to addressing the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual components that promote good health. Their main goal is to help people formulate a realistic plan for healthy living. Simple, fun changes in daily life can lead to major health benefits. Their lectures to community groups, corporations, healthcare providers and national organizations have already provided thousands of people with this valuable information. They have both been recognized by the American Heart Association and The Women’s Heart Foundation for their work.
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