The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease Heart disease can happen at any age. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top 3 risks for heart disease. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. The…
Best Practices for a Healthy Heart The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease High blood pressure. Millions of Americans of all ages have high blood pressure. Having uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the biggest risks for heart disease and other harmful conditions, such as stroke. High blood cholesterol. High cholesterol can increase the risk for…
3 Things Every Man Should Do Now Canyonlands Healthcare encourages men to take control of their health and families to begin teaching young boys healthy habits throughout childhood. Get a physical. Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable. Checking blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA (a screening test for…
5 Heart-Saving Practices We all know that exercise, a healthy weight and a smoke-free lifestyle can keep your heart healthy; but here are 5 more heart-saving practices you can do every day: Eat healthy fats, NOT trans fats. Trans fats raise your bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and lower your good cholesterol levels (HDL). Trans fats…
Pandemic Fatigue and the Importance of Self-Care It’s normal to feel burned out right now. You yearn to connect and return to the way things were before COVID-19. Pandemic fatigue is a very real feeling of exhaustion from the effects of COVID-19 on your life. You may be tempted to let your guard down by…
Live a Heart Healthy Lifestyle February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Canyonlands Healthcare is proudly participating in American Heart Month. February is American Heart Month. Begin taking steps today to lower your risk…