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The annual recognition of American Heart Month focuses not only on heart disease, but also on other cardiovascular issues like stroke, which shares many of the same risk factors found in heart problems.
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DID YOU KNOW?
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States
- Women often have different heart attack symptoms than men. For instance, instead of having chest pain during a heart attack, women may feel extremely exhausted and fatigued or have indigestion and nausea or experience a vague sense of gloom and doom
- Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States
- About one in four American adults has hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, which occurs when the pressure of the blood in your arteries and other blood vessels is too high
- Hypertension is especially dangerous because it may give no warning signs or symptoms, so many individuals do not even know they have the condition. In fact, 90% of stroke victims had high blood pressure before their stroke
- According to the American Stroke Association, 80% of strokes are preventable
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TAKE ACTION
- Participate in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red for Women February initiative
- To better understand high blood pressure, visit the AHA and also find out more about common hypertension myths
- Pearson preventive screenings include an annual, free physical. This yearly checkup gives your doctor the opportunity to spot the signs of heart disease and begin treatment early
- Let your focus be on taking care of yourself rather than searching for answers. ConsumerMedical provides you with information to better understand a medical condition and treatment options
- Take advantage of the Weight Watchers® discount offered through Pearson, where you will enjoy special savings on valuable and convenient weight-loss solutions
- Review the AHA’s exercise recommendations for adults and children. Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and depression
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UPCOMING LIFECARE® WEBINARS:
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) ON-DEMAND WEBINARS:
To register and for a complete list of webinars, click here. Can’t make it? On-demand replay will be available starting 2 hours after the live presentation. All webinars are one hour.
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If you have questions regarding Pearson Benefits, please call the Pearson Benefits Center at 1-855-237-6421.
Sources: American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, Centers for Disease Control, Cleveland Clinic, Eatingwell.com, Mayo Clinic, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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