| National Heart Truth Month "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." (1Corinthians 6:19-20; NIV). This is the start of a new year, a chance for new beginnings, so what better way to start the year than making a commitment to take better care of the temples that God has provided for us! February 3, 2012 is Heart Truth Day; at BCC, we focus on heart disease in women for the entire month. On the first Sunday in February we encourage all BCC members and visitors to wear something red in recognition of our commitment to combat this important health concern. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S; nearly 1 in 4 women will contract heart disease. Risk factors for heart disease include: High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Being overweight Being physically inactive Having a family history of early heart disease Age (55 or older for women) While some risk factors like family history are beyond our control, we can do something about many of them. What can we do to help? How can we make a difference? First, we can make changes in our lifestyles. Let's eat healthier, get plenty of exercise and rest. Small changes in our diet and lifestyles can translate into big changes in our health: try eating smaller portions, drink water instead of soft drinks; take a 10 minute walk daily. Second, let's encourage our sisters to make these same changes in their lifestyles: spread the Word, share the love! Finally, let's make sure we all get a medical check up at least once a year: if you don’t have a personal physician or cannot afford one, there are some websites listed below where you can get medical care at reduced cost and in some cases at no cost at all. Let’ s take care of our temples so that we can go out and be of service to others. Resources: National Heart Lung Blood Institute: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/ WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/cervical-cancer-topic-overview Healthline: 1-888-561-4049 for info on free or reduced services through out PG County General Health Information: GREATER BADEN MEDICAL CENTERS: http://www.gbms.org/index.html HEALTHLINE: nurses will help you locate medical services for you or family members |
The information listed on this website is NOT a substitute for professional health
care. Please seek the assistance of a health professional if you are concerned that
you may be experiencing health problems. The resources listed to the left can
provide information for you as well.
care. Please seek the assistance of a health professional if you are concerned that
you may be experiencing health problems. The resources listed to the left can
provide information for you as well.
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