Heart Health

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President Obama: Officially declaring February as American Heart Month

JLP Staff

President Obama is hoping to help further educate Americans and spread awareness about heart disease by declaring February National Heart Month!

Originally posted in: Health
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9 Surprising Health Benefits From Pumpkins

Joan Lunden

This time of year pumpkin flavor is everywhere! Most people aren’t aware that pumpkin itself is actually one of the season's healthier foods. Here are 8 ways pumpkin can ...

Originally posted in: Health
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Add Some Spring to Your Step!

Joan Lunden

Now that the weather is (finally!) warmer it's the perfect time to add a little spring to your step!

Originally posted in: Health
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Our Reveille Heart Art

Joan Lunden

Thank you to all of our Reveille February Hearth Health Campers who shared your heart health stories with us throughout the month!

Originally posted in: Health
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Managing Stress and Heart Health - A Guest Blog by Dr. Dale Atkins

Joan Lunden

Last month I got the privilege to meet Dr. Dale Atkins, a licensed psychologist and relationship expert who focuses on families, couples, parenting, healthy aging, managi...

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Heart Month Camper Spotlight: Dawn Jacobs

Joan Lunden

My dog, Thomas, makes it easy to stay fit & heart healthy. He needs to go out and I enjoy walking him in all seasons.

Originally posted in: Health
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Facts About Heart Disease in Women

Joan Lunden

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. It is the cause of nearly 1 in every 3 deaths, equating to 1 woman per minute is dying from this largely preventable...

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Gloria Cohen's Heart Health Spotlight: I Can't Believe We Didn't Help Her

Joan Lunden

Gloria Cohen is a Reveille camper and she is also the mother of Elise Silvestri, who many of you have gotten the pleasure of meeting at camp over the years.

Originally posted in: Health
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Teaching Kids Heart Healthy Eating Habits

Joan Lunden

Teaching our children to eat healthy can be difficult. As parents we want them to get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables without putting up a fight during ev...

Originally posted in: Children's Health
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February is Heart Health Month

Joan Lunden

In honor of the beginning of Heart Month I want to take a minute to talk to you about heart disease in women. Many women don’t realize the importance of being educated ab...