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.

 

Atrial Fibrillation Q&A with Johns Hopkins Medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Honoring Heart Month

Honoring Heart Month

As people in the United States come to terms with their second year of COVID-19, a new campaign is reminding them to make cardiovascular health a priority, especially during the pandemic.  The “Start Small. Live Big.” campaign will encourage adults, particularly...

KICKSTART 2022 – January 31, 2022 – KICKSTART YOUR 2022!

KICKSTART 2022 – January 31, 2022 – KICKSTART YOUR 2022!

Welcome back to KICKSTART 2022 – a new campaign to help Garrett County get moving, make healthier choices, and work together to improve our community’s well-being in the New Year. Throughout January 2022, we’ll be sharing TONS of great resources and tips to help you...

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