Conditions
Healthy Living
Kids
Caregivers
Public Health
100
Should be no higher than 120/80, otherwise it can damage and weaken your arteries.
What is high blood pressure?
100
It's an essential nutrient for our bodies but more than 1500 milligrams per day can lead to high blood pressure.
What is sodium?
100
Because of increased portion sizes, and more time playing video games, what rate has tripled since 1963 in kids?
What is childhood obesity?
100
Anyone who provides physical and/or emotional support for an ill or disabled loved one at home.
What is a caregiver?
100
This is the leading cause of death for all Americans.
What is cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke)?
200
A wax-like substance in the blood that should stay under 200.
What is cholesterol?
200
It's one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective ways to be active.
What is walking more?
200
How much physical activity should kids get?
60 minutes every day
200
This is the number one rule of a caregiver.
What is taking care of oneself first?
200
This happens when a blood clot blocks the blood supply in your brain and is the No. 5 killer in the U.S., in addition to the leading cause of long-term disability.
What is stroke?
300
It happens when an artery is blocked, causing oxygen and blood flow to be reduced or cut off from the heart muscle.
What is a heart attack?
300
In addition to salty food, this can cause high blood pressure and cholesterol and strain the heart.
What is excessive weight or BMI (body mass index)?
300
We can't change this information that our family gives us but it is very important to know about and also share with your doctor.
What is your family health history?
300
Sometimes Caregivers need help themselves. Who or what should they connect with for support?
What is the patient/caregiver support group?
300
Even though the heart is one of the most amazing pumps to have ever been designed, sometimes there are flaws and about 1.3 million Americans were born with this.
What is a congenital heart defect?
400
It happens when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing the heart to stop beating.
What is sudden cardiac arrest?
400
A condition that occurs when consistently high blood sugar levels damage the pancreas and heart.
What is diabetes?
400
It is a beverage devoid of nutrients and full of sugar that should be avoided by kids and adults.
What is soda pop?
400
Sometimes the work of being a Caregiver can really take its toll on a person and their mental health. If this state persists for more than a few days, a person should seek help.
What is a negative/hopeless attitude or depression?
400
Different ethnic groups have different rates of disease and cardiovascular disease is the leading killer for most of them. This group of people in the U.S. has the highest rates of heart disease compared to African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and others.
Who are Native Americans?
500
This condition occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump enough blood or oxygen to meet the body's needs.
What is heart failure?
500
A nasty habit and the most preventable cause of premature death.
What is smoking?
500
These have increased drastically in restaurants over the years adding to the obesity epidemic.
What are portion sizes?
500
You need 30 minutes a day of this to reduce stress.
What is physical activity?
500
What is one thing you can do to improve your heart health?
That's a great idea! Go do it :)
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