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Vaping & Heart Health: What You Need to Know
- August 22, 2023
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
No CommentsOver the last several years, there’s been a significant increase in the number of people, specifically young people, using e-cigarettes and vapes. As that number grows, so does the evidence that these devices can be harmful to your heart and overall health.
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Five Facts You Should Know About Congenital Heart Defects
- May 9, 2023
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are defects you are born with that are caused when the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth. They can be diagnosed either in utero or within the first few months after birth. While much is still unknown about congenital heart defects, it’s important to
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Everything You Need to Know About Metabolic Syndrome
- April 18, 2023
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
Metabolic syndrome isn’t just one issue but rather a cluster of issues that combine and increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke and a number of other health problems.
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Commotio Cordis & Damar Hamlin’s CPR Challenge
- March 16, 2023
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
The harrowing moment when Damar Hamlin collapsed during the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on January 2 is a moment many sports fanatics (and beyond) will never forget. Physicians around the country have speculated that Hamlin suffered commotio cordis, and when that hit the news, a lot of us turned
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Four Reasons to Become a Blood Donor
- January 11, 2023
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
January was declared National Blood Donor Month in December 1969. We want to encourage anyone who reads this blog to sign up to become a blood donor, today. Keep scrolling to see some of our top reasons to become a blood donor this month.
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Seven Goals for Heart Health in 2024
- December 15, 2022
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
The time to improve your heart health is now. Here are seven goals you can set to continue (or start) being heart healthy in 2023.
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3 Reasons You Should Be Eating Avocados & Heart Healthy Recipes
- June 30, 2022
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
July 31 is National Avocado Day! But, before you start complaining about how expensive avocado toast is…hear us out!
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Men’s Health Month: Common Heart Health Mistakes Men Make
- June 1, 2022
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
June is Men’s Health Month, a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the various health issues that men face, including heart disease, one of the leading causes of death of men in the United States. While the causes of heart disease in men are attributed to various risk factors, there are many mistakes men make when it comes to their heart health.
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National Women’s Health Week: Women and Heart Health
- April 25, 2022
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
National Women’s Health Week is May 8-14. This week-long health observance is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The week serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority.
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CPR: How You Can Save a Life With Just Two Hands
- April 1, 2022
- Posted by: sabrina@salexanderconsulting.com
- Category: News
Hands-Only CPR is the best thing you can do to help save a life in this instance. Below we have some information on Hands-Only CPR, how to perform it and links to other resources and information.