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Protecting your Heart Health with Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease, Health and Wellness, Patient Experiences, Tips / By Colleen Hannon

By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor In honor of American Heart Month, it’s important to discuss the connection between heart health and chronic kidney disease. When managing CKD/chronic kidney disease, medications and lifestyle, and diet changes can help keep the kidneys protected. Another important topic to keep in mind is heart health. Heart health […]

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5 Ways to Protect Your Heart

Cardiovascular Disease / By Meaghan Wamboldt

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? In 2020, 690,882 deaths were attributed to heart disease, a 4.8% increase from 2019, ranking as the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012. Heart disease is a broad term that refers to several types of heart conditions, from

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Keeping it fresh for heart health month

Conditions, Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

Did you know February is Heart Health Month? Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, it’s also one of the most preventable diseases. It may seem impossible to stay on top of your heart health, but remember, sometimes the slightest change can make a huge impact!

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Food for Thought: A heart-healthy recipe for Heart Month

Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness for the leading cause of death in Americans: heart disease. Healthy eating can lower your risk for heart problems, so for this edition of Food for Thought, we’re sharing a recipe from the American Heart Association. Give this Thai chicken soup a try — it’s

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Get Pumped for American Heart Month

1 Comment / Conditions, Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

You’ve all heard this fact before: heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure) is the leading cause of death among American men and women, claiming around 600,000 lives each year. But what are you doing about it? Are you and your family working on the controllable risk factors that play a role in this

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Rediscovering Life’s Simple Pleasures: An Interview with a Heart Patient

Conditions, Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

Last week, we recognized World Heart Day on the blog and discussed why there is an urgent need for awareness about heart disease and stroke, the world’s number one killer. We also talked about how heart disease can be an abstract concept until you are exposed to someone’s personal story. That’s why we are pleased

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World Heart Day: Taking Prevention to Heart

Conditions, Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

Did your heart beat a little faster this weekend? This past Saturday was World Heart Day, sponsored by the World Heart Federation. Founded in 2000, this global event was created to educate the public about heart disease and stroke, the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year. What’s a major concern

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How Heart Attack Warning Signs Differ in Women

Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

A heart attack is unmistakable, right? Not exactly. And especially not if you’re a woman. We kicked off February by recognizing National Wear Red Day and sharing a hilarious video created by actress Elizabeth Banks for American Heart Month. In the short piece, a harried working mother begins having strange symptoms one morning, including tightness

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Are You Decked Out in Red Today?

Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

We are! Check out the PatientsLikeMe team members who donned red items (everything from ties to scarves to dresses) in support of National Wear Red Day. Here’s to increasing awareness of heart disease – the number one killer of women – in 2012. Stay tuned for more about cardiovascular health throughout February, which is Heart

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Wear Red Tomorrow for Women’s Heart Health

Patient Experiences / By patientslikeme

Did you know that heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined? And that it’s largely preventable? Now you do – and there’s something you can do about it. Participate in National Wear Red Day® tomorrow, February 3, 2012. Better yet, get your friends and co-workers to dig into their closets as well. Together,

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