Let’s Go! Garrett County
Join Garrett County’s newest well-being initiative, designed to make healthy choices, easy choices! Registering for an account is FREE, and you’ll have multiple opportunities to win great prizes as you learn tips and tricks to prevent or tackle chronic diseases.
Gratitude Practice
This platform is designed to bring a wide range of topics, resources, and inspiration to you on this journey of well-being to live a life that is as healthy as it can be for each of us. Since it's heart month I decided to look up the role of gratitude and heart...
Let’s get our ZZZ’s on!
Research shows that a lack of consistent sleep is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, anxiety, and depression. Try setting a regular sleep schedule and disconnect from screens to wind down as you relax before bed. After a good nights rest we...
Reclaim Your Rhythm While Rocking Red Today!
This February, the 58th American Heart Month, the AHA is urging people all over the country to "reclaim your rhythm." What does that mean? Quite simply, the AHA is encouraging people to reclaim control of their mental and physical well-being after two difficult years...
Heart Disease Defined
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased...
Atrial Fibrillation Q&A with Johns Hopkins Medicine
https://youtu.be/e7RW6q3s0RU As we continue to honor heart month we turn to Johns Hopkins Medicine to learn more about specific conditions. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm abnormality, affecting more than 33 million people worldwide....
Chocolate & Your Heart: Moderation Is Key
Flavanols are the main type of flavonoid found in cocoa and chocolate. Research has shown flavanols act as an antioxidant, help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clotting, lower cholesterol, decrease inflammation and reduce insulin sensitivity. That's...
Heart Attack Symptoms: 7 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Before watching this video, do you feel like you could have experienced some of these heart attack symptoms and not called 9-1-1 for yourself? If you feel like you are that person who may have ignored these symptoms, please comment down below. Heart disease is the...
Burpees! This Time We’re Not Talking About Cucumbers
https://youtu.be/qS8Tf16UK1U I don't know about you, but this ice storm is bringing back lockdown vibes. When I literally CAN'T go outside it's fun and energizing to start my day with a fitness expert, like Scott Herman. This workout is from 2020 when at home fitness...
Heart Healthy Movement for Your Day
https://youtu.be/sThUL9eOflI WEAR RED TOMORROW! Awareness days don't prevent chronic disease, but they are a fun way to bring people together! As we continue to honor healthy heart month, movement is strongly encouraged as it's one of the best ways to help your heart...
Call Your Provider So You Know Your Risk
Kids love to imitate their parents (and grandparents!) — so show your family how you’re taking steps to protect your heart. Follow these tips to be a heart-health role model for your family: Talk about your family health history. If heart problems run in your...













