Heart Healthy Tips

Cardiac Continuum:  PRIMARY PREVENTION

Being heart smart means eating a heart healthy diet and exercising regularly - key ingredients for keeping heart disease risk low.  WellStar’s extensive cardiovascular services provide the treatment and education needed to help keep the strongest muscle in the body in tip-top shape.   Whole person care includes not only the proper and most advanced clinical treatment, but education as well.

Resources include:

• The Heart of the Matter
  - Class addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of living with heart disease for patients and their families
• Health Place
  - Nutrition consultations
  - Personal trainers
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Corporate & Community Health
  - Health screenings including blood pressure and cholesterol checks
• Health Library
  - Online encyclopedia for medical, nutritional and fitness information
• American Heart Association 
  - Link for more heart healthy tips and resources

For more information, call 770.956.STAR (7827).