Getting Heart Healthy; The Missing Ingredient.

Dr James Beckerman is a US cardiologist practicing in Portland, Oregon. In this TEDx video presentation, he speaks about finding that forming mutual or peer support groups is far more effective than traditional approaches in bringing about heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
Click here or on the image below to view Dr James Beckerman’s 15 minute TEDx.
Dr Warrick Bishop is a practicing Australian cardiologist in Hobart, Tasmania. In this TEDx video presentation, he speaks about the event that led to his first book Have you planned your heart attack? The book has since been re-published with the less provocative title of Know your real risk of heart attack. He’s also published books about atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Click here or on the image below to view Dr Warrick Bishop’s 15 minute TEDx.
Did you know that just a few cigarettes a day, social smoking, or exposure to second-hand smoke increases your risk of heart disease?
The use of nicotine and tobacco products increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by damaging the arteries of the heart, causing the build-up of plaque and development of blood clots, thereby restricting blood flow and eventually leading to heart attacks and strokes. The risk of heart attack for smokers can be twice as high as someone who does not smoke.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and your heart!
Some benefits that you can experience when you quit smoking include:
What happens to your body when you quit smoking:
Commit to Quit
See your GP or contact the Quitline 13 78 48 (13QUIT) for help and support to make a commitment to your heart, quit smoking and reduce your risk of heart disease or heart attack.
Heart Support Australia Peer Support Groups & Free Membership
Experiencing a heart event increases your risk of having another. Your mental health, social interactions with people, and participation in activities play a huge role in your recovery and improving your quality of life. It is important to avoid isolation and make sure you are connecting with family, friends and support groups with your peers to help reduce your risks of a secondary heart event.
Visit here to find out more about Heart Support Australia Peer Support Groups and free membership.
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