HHS OASH Region II

The @CDCgov has an informative Heart Disease webpage, cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.h…. Learn how to greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

The @nih_nhlbi has a great webpage on Heart Disease. To find more information about cardiovascular disease, please visit nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/…. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Social media provides a platform that helps people know what to do to prevent and treat #heartdisease. It is also a way to amplify the visibility of young people living with heart disease. This saves lives and protects health. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Social media are convenient & accessible anytime & from anywhere. Technology & social media provide ways to gain valuable knowledge & support. Knowledge & support can also help relieve worries & stress. It can be a lifeline to those dealing w/ #heartdisease. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Increasing heart disease awareness is an important step to addressing health disparities among communities of color. Cultural & diversity are key to addressing health equity. Translation & cognitive interviews are the 1st step to approach cultural relevance. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Managing heart disease: Keep an open dialogue with your doctor. Get regular checkups, including blood pressure checkups, blood sugar level, and other heart-health screenings. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

A wonderful resource communities can promote: Numbers to live by....listen to your #heart. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth #KnowYourNumbers

Communities can promote the 10 Great #HeartHealth Questions to ask your doctor to help prevent heart disease is to talk to your doctor. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Limiting how much saturated and trans fats you eat is an important step to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

To reduce your risk for heart disease: Don't smoke! Maintain a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Prevent or treat other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Follow the @MillionHeartsUS ABCs of #HeartHealth to reduce the risk of #heartattacks. A- Aspirin B- Blood pressure C- Cholesterol S- don't Smoke. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Since #water makes up more than 2/3 of our body weight, it's important to stay hydrated to maintain health and to prevent disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Cutting on sodium is key to get their blood pressure under control! Check out @MyPlate 10 tips to reduce salt and #sodium and the @American_Heart Salty Six about how to cut #salt. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

80% of heart disease deaths could be prevented via lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and physical activity. One way to prevent heart disease is to eat a healthy diet comprised of making half of the plate fruits and vegetables, choosemyplate.gov. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Heart disease can often be prevented when one makes healthy choices and manage health conditions. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Your family history affects your risk for heart disease. Use this family health history tool to keep track of your family’s health. Share the information with your doctor or nurse. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

High blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key cardiovascular disease risk factors; 49% people have at least 1 of these 3 risk factors. #Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for heart disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

The Heart Truth: Are you at risk for cardiovascular disease? High blood pressure, obesity, smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, too much cholesterol, and diabetes are some of the underlying causes of heart disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Risk factors of heart disease and #stroke one CAN’T control are age, gender, and heredity, which includes race. Risk factors of #heartdisease and stroke that CAN be managed: diet, physical activity, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight & smoking. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

It is important to raise awareness of heart disease because it is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US, causing 1 in 4 deaths. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth