Because your heart means so much, we want you to remind a loved one how important it is to take care of your heart during American Heart Month.
Take action and take care of your heart!
- Exercise three times a week and enroll in WalkingWorks® to get moving and on your way to an active lifestyle. Be sure to check with your doctor when starting a new exercise program.
- Follow a healthy nutrition plan and take the Blue Health Assessment.
- Know your numbers and get the right tests: Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Blood Pressure
- Follow your doctor's prescribed medication regimen and exercise recommendations.
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Give a heart-healthy message to someone whose heart is important to you! Just open the Valentine PDF, type your important person's name in the "Name" field, print, and fold.
Be Aware Heart attack warning signs can be different for men and women. Call 911 if you experience these symptoms:
- Discomfort or pressure in the chest, jaw, back or arms
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea and light-headedness
- Sweating and cool, damp skin
- Feeling agitated or fatigued
- Abdominal pressure or indigestion-like symptoms
Questions on how to take care of your heart?
Call the Blue Health Connection Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-258-3432
or visit www.fepblue.org at any time — day or night and click on the link for
Blue Health Connection. For more heart-healthy advice and information about American Heart Month, visit the American Heart Association's website at: www.americanheart.org.
Learn more information about heart care through the AudioHealth™ Library by calling 1-888-258-3432. Press option #2. You can select any of the following heart care topics:
3626 - Heart Disease Prevention
3624 - Heart Attack Early Warning Signs
3631 - High Blood Pressure
4654 - Controlling Cholesterol
3601 - Angina