The Start! Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers – heart disease and stroke.
Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Start! Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family.
Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention of heart disease.
The American Heart Association is one of the leading nonprofit health agencies. The site provides more information on heart conditions, research, and how you can join the cause.
From the Utah Department of Health. Provides information on various health related topics.
Go Red for Women is the national movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women. By joining together we can educate and empower women to live longer, stronger lives.Nationally sponsored by Macy’s and Merck, Go Red For Women is celebrating five years of changing women’s lives through education and advocacy. This exciting movement touches the lives of millions of women, men, celebrities, healthcare professionals and politicians. We invite you to join the movement.
American Heart Association – Utah
We are working everyday to save lives from America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke. Our goal is to reduce risk, disability and death from heart disease and stroke by 25 percent by the year 2010.
For health professionals and those who want to delve a bit deeper into health education, several of Utah’s health experts have collaborated to create an A-Z health resource Web site.
This site was designed with older adults in mind, highlighting the health topics most likely to interest them. It also features tips on exercise for older adults and taking medication.
Protect yourself against heart disease and stroke.
Center for Disease and Control
In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.
Coronary artery disease can cause a heart attack. If you have a heart attack, you are more likely to survive if you know the signs and symptoms, call 9-1-1 right away, and get to a hospital quickly. People who have had a heart attack can also reduce the risk of future heart attacks or strokes by making lifestyle changes and taking medication.
