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- Healthy Diet – Focus on heart healthy choices (And yes, that includes KC barbecue!)
- Access to Healthy Food: Kansas City is known for barbecue, but heart-smart choices can still be made!
- Choose lean meats (grilled chicken over fatty brisket).
- Limit sauces high in sugar and salt.
- Local Options:
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- Regular Physical Activity
- Goal: 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity/week.
- Local Opportunities:
- Routine Health Screenings
- Check blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and BMI regularly.
- Local Providers:
- University Health offers heart screenings and preventive services.
- Check our Community Health Education resources available to the community. Look for upcoming Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (CDSMP), Diabetes Self-Management Programs (DSMP) and “Healthy Lifestyle Challenges” offered for free throughout the year. Incentives like free produce and blood pressure machines are offered to participants who maintain 100% attendance.
- Quit Smoking & Limit Alcohol
- Manage Stress
- High levels of chronic stress can elevate heart disease risk.
- KC-based Support:
- Check out our Virtual Renewal Room that focuses on spiritual and emotional health, with content that includes breathing exercises, mediation, and other tips for reducing anxiety.
- Know Your Family History
- Engage with primary care providers who can help interpret risks. If you need a primary care provider, call 816-404-CARE (2273).