{"id":4027,"date":"2018-02-09T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4027"},"modified":"2018-02-09T08:00:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T08:00:58","slug":"american-heart-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/09\/american-heart-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"American Heart Health Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As many knows, February is known for Valentine\u2019s day, so how fitting for it to be American He<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art Health Month as well. There are many ways to contribute to supporting those in need during February and throughout the year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease isn\u2019t just one thing; it has a variety of conditions that affect the heart. It can include blood vessels being clogged, genetic disorders, irregular heart rhythms and a wide range of medical concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways to help support Heart Health Month:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear red during February to help create awareness for heart disease. Make sure to snap some pictures in your red gear and share on social media!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the Heart Foundation on social media to stay up to date on different fundraisers and events. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do some research on how to prevent heart disease. Consider exercising, eating healthy, reducing your stress, or limiting alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate to the Heart Foundation so that they can continue research on a cure for this disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver healthy gifts to current\/future patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit patients in the hospital that are dealing with this disease. Give them flowers, cards, teddy bears, and\/or healthy foods. A visit with a gift is such a selfless act that could bring so much joy to someone\u2019s life. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your own fundraiser or establish a charity to help cover medical expenses for those in need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping the community in this way not only improves the health and quality of life of the individuals you touch but also supports the American Heart Health Month. Let\u2019s make Heart Health Month 2018 the best year yet! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat Well and Stay Healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Melissa Weisenberger, B.S.<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Assistant<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Live Your Life<sup>TM<\/sup><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong> Bringing Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness to You!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3750 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LYL_Melissa-Weisenberger_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LYL_Melissa-Weisenberger_Photo.jpg 263w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LYL_Melissa-Weisenberger_Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LYL_Melissa-Weisenberger_Photo-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LYL_Melissa-Weisenberger_Photo-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melissa Weisenberger graduated from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and minors in Human Resources, Marketing &amp; Psychology. She is passionate about the Physical Therapy world and strives to help individuals get back to the living they deserve &amp; doing the things they love. In her personal life, Melissa loves to be outdoors, fishing, going on road trips and staying active.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As many knows, February is known for Valentine\u2019s day, so how fitting for it to be American Heart Health Month as well. There are many ways to contribute to supporting those in need during February and throughout the year! 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