Do you have plans for 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5? Consider participating in the Omaha and Council Bluffs Heart Walk.
What: American Heart Association Heart Walk
When: Saturday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. (one-mile children's walk starts at 8:00 a.m.)
Where: Stinson Park (67th and Center, just west of Aksarben Village).
Who: Anyone and everyone is welcome
Cost: Free (walkers are eligible for a Heart Walk t-shirt once they have raised a minimum of $100)
My husband and I have volunteered for every walk over the years (we think 17, but who's counting!?). He works as the logistic chair, a position that involves marking the walk, placing signs along the path, and setting up and stocking refreshment stops along the route. I am his logistics committee member. On the day of the walk, it's a 6 a.m. ready-to-work time.
Why support the American Heart Association?
Yes, it's true that Alegent Health is a sponsor of this event ... but my husband and I were interested in the work of the American Heart Association (AHA) before I started with Alegent Health Heart & Vascular Institute, as a result of our families' history of heart disease. The AHA is a major player in heart research resulting in life-saving technologies. They also review and publish guidelines for lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease or delay its onset.
I like to send people to the "getting healthy" section of their website. That's where you'll find information for preventing heart disease or living with it. A favorite tool of mine: the Life Check, Simple Seven quiz which helps evaluate your current risk for heart disease.
The AHA is also requesting nominations (due by April 20th) for people who have saved a life or whose life was saved by CPR (as a CPR instructor, I look forward to these nominations) or for individuals who have made lifestyle changes to promote health and quality of life. No change is too small - every change is important. You can nominate a friend, co-worker, family member, or even yourself.
Do you want to help this outstanding organization? Please join us at the Omaha-Council Bluffs Heart Walk next month. Registration is online. You may donate and also develop a personal web page to send e-mails to family and friends asking for their donations and participation.
I do hope you will join me at this year's Heart Walk. Registration is online - plus, you can donate and develop a personal web page to send e-mails to family and friends asking for their donations and participation.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful spring morning walk, while helping an organization that is dedicated to saving lives.
Nasal airflow problems can cause difficulty sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise, snoring, changes to your sense of smell, mouth breathing and pain or pressure in your face.
Read More
You know good sleep makes you feel better. But did you know lack of sleep is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Read More
If your pockets are stuffed with tissues, there’s pressure behind your eyes, and you feel like you’re breathing through a straw, you’re probably among the millions who suffer with chronic sinusitis.
Read MoreWhen you need local health information from a trusted source, turn to the CHI Health Better You eNewsletter.