Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in five heart attacks are silent? These facts can serve as a first step to opening our eyes to the importance of cardiovascular health, but there’s more we can do for ourselves to achieve full and healthy … [Read more...] about Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
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How to Write a Compelling Grant Application
At Health First Foundation - Northern Arizona, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through leadership, innovation and partnership. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our Northern Arizona Community Health Grant, awarded annually to exceptional organizations that support our mission with high-impact projects and programs. Each year, we review letters of intent and applications for groundbreaking health and wellness initiatives, and a … [Read more...] about How to Write a Compelling Grant Application
Heart Disease Risk For Women
According to the Women’s Heart Foundation: Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. Eight million women in the United States currently are living with heart disease; 35,000 are under age of 65. 435,000 American women have heart attacks annually; 83,000 are under age 65; 35,000 are under 55; the average age is 70.4. Forty-two percent of women who have heart attacks die within one year, compared to 24 percent of … [Read more...] about Heart Disease Risk For Women
Heart Disease and Sexual Activity
Did you know that sex is generally safe for most heart disease patients, even after a heart attack or major heart surgery? According to the American Heart Association, most patients with stable heart disease can safely engage in sexual activity. Sex is Similar to Moderate Exercise Doctors suggest that when it comes to your heart, having sex is much like taking a walk or climbing a few flights of stairs. If a patient is able to comfortably engage in moderate exercise, sex is likely safe. … [Read more...] about Heart Disease and Sexual Activity
