HHS OASH Region II

Thanks our awesome #Saludtues co-host @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2, @MinorityHealth @MSDcenter to promote solutions to #HeartHealth for #Latinos and all people

The @CDCgov has an informative Heart Disease webpage, cdc.gov/heartdisease/i…. Learn how to greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

The @nih_nhlbi has a great webpage on Heart Disease. To find more information about cardiovascular disease, please visit nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/…. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Q7: What resources are out there to help families and/or researchers who want to find the latest ways to prevent, reduce, or treat heart disease? #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Social media provides a platform that helps people know what to do to prevent and treat #heartdisease. It is also a way to amplify the visibility of young people living with heart disease. This saves lives and protects health. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Social media are convenient & accessible anytime & from anywhere. Technology & social media provide ways to gain valuable knowledge & support. Knowledge & support can also help relieve worries & stress. It can be a lifeline to those dealing w/ #heartdisease. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Q6: How can technology and social media help people who have heart disease (or in preventing it)? #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Increasing heart disease awareness is an important step to addressing health disparities among communities of color. Cultural & diversity are key to addressing health equity. Translation & cognitive interviews are the 1st step to approach cultural relevance. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Q5: What are some emerging ways to address heart disease disparities among Latinos and other communities of color? #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Managing heart disease: Keep an open dialogue with your doctor. Get regular checkups, including blood pressure checkups, blood sugar level, and other heart-health screenings. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

A wonderful resource communities can promote: Numbers to live by....listen to your #heart. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth #KnowYourNumbers

Communities can promote the 10 Great #HeartHealth Questions to ask your doctor to help prevent heart disease is to talk to your doctor. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Q4: What are some ways that communities can collaborate w/ health care providers to prevent heart diseases and promote long-term #hearthealth? #SaludTues #OurHearts

Limiting how much saturated and trans fats you eat is an important step to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

To reduce your risk for heart disease: Don't smoke! Maintain a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Prevent or treat other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Follow the @MillionHeartsUS ABCs of #HeartHealth to reduce the risk of #heartattacks. A- Aspirin B- Blood pressure C- Cholesterol S- don't Smoke. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Since #water makes up more than 2/3 of our body weight, it's important to stay hydrated to maintain health and to prevent disease. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

Cutting on sodium is key to get their blood pressure under control! Check out @MyPlate 10 tips to reduce salt and #sodium and the @American_Heart Salty Six about how to cut #salt. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth

80% of heart disease deaths could be prevented via lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and physical activity. One way to prevent heart disease is to eat a healthy diet comprised of making half of the plate fruits and vegetables, choosemyplate.gov. #SaludTues #OurHearts

Heart disease can often be prevented when one makes healthy choices and manage health conditions. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth