Wellness Newsletter | February 2024

Wellness Newsletter: February 2024

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3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that heart disease causes 1 in every 5 deaths. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions. Coronary artery disease—caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries—is the most common. Other forms of heart disease include heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia and congenital heart defects.

The symptoms of heart disease can vary, and some people may not even know they have a heart condition until they have a heart attack. Red flags include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, difficulty with speech, heart palpitations and sudden loss of responsiveness.

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National Wear Red Day® and American Heart Month

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2, 2024. Together, we can continue to wear red, share and rock our red, all to help save more lives.

The Nation Goes Red in February

From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke.

2024 Wear Red Day Resources

American Heart Association

Other Health Tools & More

Mental Health Minute

February 2024

Recipe of the Month

Quick Tuna Casserole

Dash Eating Plan Tips Factsheets

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Yours Healthy

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

National Health Observances: February 2024

Educate employees on health risks by utilizing campaigns, promotional tools and resources provided by sponsoring organizations through the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Here are some this month's observances:

WELCOA (Wellness Council of America)

FEBRUARY WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT

National Donor Day - 2/14

Stories of Hope: Each person Touched by organ donation and transplant has a unique story.

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

Understand Donation

More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Transplants rely on the generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors, and there are not enough donors to meet the need.

You Have the Power to Help!

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Donate Life America

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