Keeping Hearts Healthy

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the US since 1950, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It remains the leading cause of death for men and women, as well as people of most racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Penn Medicine Princeton Health has forged a yearlong partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA) that was highlighted by CEO James Demetriades serving as Chair of the annual Central New Jersey Heart Walk in October. Throughout the year, Princeton Health is holding a series of events and educational programs designed to raise community members’ heart health awareness and literacy.

“Optimal health starts with your heart. We know that prevention is the most effective cure, so we established a central theme, Keeping Hearts Healthy, that we will amplify all year through the efforts of our comprehensive Community Wellness program.” —James Demetriades, CEO, Penn Medicine Princeton Health

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Each month, Penn Medicine Princeton Health will focus on a different theme
with classes, trainings, articles and videos to help keep your heart healthy.

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JANUARY

Know Your Risk
The more you know your family history, the better you can protect your own health. Learn more with this article and video about this key risk factor.

FEBRUARY

Go Red for Women
Thank you to everyone who wore red to help us create awareness of women and heart disease. Click here to view photos.

MARCH

Eat Smart
The right diet with whole foods is one way you can reduce your risk for heart disease. Take a nutrition class for heart healthy cooking tips.

APRIL

Move More
Are you getting enough aerobic activity? We can help you move more with a self-defense class, yoga or our Earth Day guided nature hike.

MAY

Manage Your Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke. Get the facts:

JUNE

Learn Lifesaving Techniques
When someone’s heart stops, every second counts. Learn how to help with one of our Family & Friends CPR classes (FREE between June 3 and 14).

JULY

Sleep Better
Seven to nine hours of sleep every night promotes better heart health. Check out these 10 sleep tips or join us at a Healthy Sleep or Bedtime Yoga class.

AUGUST

Stay Safe in the Summer
Hot weather stresses the heart and puts some of us at higher risk of heart attack or stroke. Learn ways to protect yourself at our Heart-Safe Summer class.

SEPTEMBER

Control Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Learn to manage your cholesterol at an upcoming class and view this video for more on the long-term effects.

OCTOBER

Walk to Save Lives
We're thankful for all who joined us in supporting this great cause on October 29 at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor.

NOVEMBER

Quit Tobacco
Within 1 year after quitting, your risk of heart disease goes down by half. Get the support to quit with our Freedom from Smoking series.

DECEMBER

Reduce Your Stress
More heart attack deaths occur over the winter holidays than any other time of year. Destress with a yoga, mindfulness, or resiliency building class. Learn the signs of a heart attack.

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