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💔 You’ve lived through it.❤️ Now help others survive it.We believe every survivor has a story that can save a life. If y...
06/10/2026

💔 You’ve lived through it.
❤️ Now help others survive it.

We believe every survivor has a story that can save a life. If you're ready to share yours, apply to be part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women 2027 Class of Survivors.

The application period closes on Friday, June 19.

☀️ Busy summer days don’t have to mean unhealthy snacking!Hannaford Supermarkets dietitian shares simple ways to stay en...
06/09/2026

☀️ Busy summer days don’t have to mean unhealthy snacking!
Hannaford Supermarkets dietitian shares simple ways to stay energized on the go - whether you're heading to the beach, running errands, or chasing kids around - in this month's "Heart Health 8" on WMTW-TV.
🥕 Easy, heart-healthy snack ideas:
• Carrots + hummus
• Almonds, hard-boiled eggs & grapes
• Apple + peanut butter wrap with a high-fiber tortilla (kid favorite!)
The key? Pair foods you love with protein or healthy fats to stay full longer and keep your energy steady.
💡 “Don’t overthink it—make it easy on yourself,” dietitian Julia Williams says.
With just a little planning, you can fuel your summer and still enjoy every moment. ❤️
http://spr.ly/6188B80YVg

Dr. Jesse Adams was playing a solo round of golf – hoping months of lessons would pay off -- when his heart stopped.Alex...
06/08/2026

Dr. Jesse Adams was playing a solo round of golf – hoping months of lessons would pay off -- when his heart stopped.

Alexis Haller and her father, Dr. Dale Haller, an intensive care pulmonologist, were in the group behind Jesse. Alexis saw him collapse. They jumped into the golf cart and floored it to Jesse’s side. Dale found Jesse, his longtime friend and colleague, unresponsive and not breathing. Alexis called 911 and Dale started Hands-Only CPR.

Dale performed chest compressions for 12 minutes. Emergency responders arrived and took over, using a defibrillator to restart Jesse’s heart. Finally, about 28 minutes after Jesse collapsed, he had a stable pulse.

At 65, and after 30 years of treating patients with heart problems, Jesse now found himself the heart patient.

The next day, doctors implanted a defibrillator in his chest, a small device that monitors his heart and can shock it back into rhythm if needed. They never determined what caused Jesse’s cardiac arrest

A cardiologist, Jesse had always followed the same advice he gave his patients: exercise regularly and eat a heart-healthy diet. Although he was slightly overweight, he tried being diligent about his health because of a family history of heart disease.

“I thought I was doing absolutely everything I could to not have something like this happen,” said Jesse, a past president of the American Heart Association’s Kentuckiana Metro chapter.

“Despite that, I had a cardiac arrest. The only thing that saved me was, just by dumb luck, I had somebody within eyesight who knew how to do CPR.”

When a cardiac arrest happens, immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of surviving. You don’t need medical training to perform Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Read Jesse's Story From the Heart: http://spr.ly/6182B8SAXw

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. When someone close by steps in, survival chances can double or even triple. You don...
06/05/2026

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. When someone close by steps in, survival chances can double or even triple.

You don’t need medical training to save a life with CPR. You need knowledge, courage and willingness to act. The power is in your hands.

When cardiac arrest happens, acting quickly can make all the difference. All you need to be a hero is knowledge, courage...
06/03/2026

When cardiac arrest happens, acting quickly can make all the difference. All you need to be a hero is knowledge, courage and willingness to act.

is an opportunity to refresh your CPR skills or learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

06/01/2026

At the heart of CPR Week 2026 (June 1-7) is a simple but powerful truth. When cardiac arrest happens, the first chance for survival often rests with the people nearby. Join the Nation of Lifesavers and help make lifesaving action a social norm. The power to save a life is in your hands. Thank you to Spectrum Healthcare Partners for supporting CPR awareness efforts in our community. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6185B88Ljc

Bicycles that offer an electric boost have zoomed in popularity. They make riding easier, but do they help your health a...
05/31/2026

Bicycles that offer an electric boost have zoomed in popularity. They make riding easier, but do they help your health and fitness?

A few studies have looked at the exercise benefits of e-bikes. The findings suggest that an e-bike rider is still working hard enough for the activity to count as moderate intensity, and that riders don’t seem to be using e-bikes to replace other forms of exercise.

So while a traditional bike might provide a more intense workout, e-bikes can encourage people to ride longer – or maybe open possibilities for people who would never mount an unpowered bike.

Remember, any movement is a win for heart health.

🚨 Could a wristband help save lives?New research suggests smart technology in a wearable wristband may detect cardiac ar...
05/29/2026

🚨 Could a wristband help save lives?
New research suggests smart technology in a wearable wristband may detect cardiac arrest in real time. In a small study, the algorithm-based device accurately identified dangerous heart rhythms, marking an important step toward developing a reliable detection system for real-world use.

Women aren’t always getting the heart care they need. And the reasons might surprise you. Swipe to see what research is ...
05/27/2026

Women aren’t always getting the heart care they need.

And the reasons might surprise you. Swipe to see what research is uncovering.

💓 Then help us change the outcome for women everywhere: spr.ly/6008N4ma0

Only 4 in 10 people who have a cardiac arrest receive CPR from someone nearby. “In the real world,” you don’t need speci...
05/24/2026

Only 4 in 10 people who have a cardiac arrest receive CPR from someone nearby. “In the real world,” you don’t need special training to save a life. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun” can help you keep the right beat.

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