The American Heart Association and Manchester design-build firm, PROCON, are working together to make Manchester healthier. In Hillsborough county, 25% of children live in food deserts without access to healthy food. In Manchester, 29% of adults are obese, more than the average of New Hampshire. Healthy habits start at a young age. “We are creating
Public health advocates and students gathered at the State House to urge lawmakers to support legislation that would end the sale of all flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products, including menthol products. Calling it an urgent matter, the advocates and students stressed that it is not just a matter of public health, but also health equity
The Upper Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon will celebrate the energy, passion and courage of women who are leading the charge to end heart disease and stroke throughout New Hampshire. The event, which is scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Hanover Inn, will include networking, educational sessions and a panel discussion on
It’s that time of year again, the time for New Year’s resolutions. Goals are set to eat healthier and go to the gym, and January is spent passionately trying to achieve these goals. But as the year goes by and the excitement fades, the gym is suddenly less crowded and resolutions disappear. This year, don’t
It’s that time of year again, the time for New Year’s resolutions. Goals are set to eat healthier and go to the gym, and January is spent passionately trying to achieve these goals. But as the year goes by and the excitement fades, the gym is suddenly less crowded and resolutions disappear. This year, don’t
Noting exponential growth of e-cigarette use by youth, the American Heart Association today commended legislative leaders for making flavored e-cigarettes a priority, but menthol cigarettes must also be included in the effort. At a morning press conference, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson and Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe released their priorities for the session which
Snow can be a nuisance. It can mean waking up early to dig out your car, a stressful commute to work, and can leave you with a chill all day. But snow can also be dangerous for your health. Many people aren’t conditioned to the physical stress of vigorous outdoor activities, like lifting a heavy
For the third year, Jenny Barba, of BioVentures Investors, is bringing mission to life at the American Heart Association 2020 Upper Valley Go Red for Women® Luncheon. Jenny brings 20 years of experience as a strategic advisor in the healthcare financing industry, specializing in medical device technology. She first became involved in the Go Red
With more than 1 in 4 high schoolers now using e-cigarettes, Vermont lawmakers need to take action to address the youth e-cigarettes crisis. The tobacco industry’s biggest marketing weapon is flavors, including menthol. 80% of teens who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product. It’s not just e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes are also a
The holidays can be a time of love, giving, and reflection. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be a time of stress. A 2016 report in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted that heart-related deaths spike during Christmas. While more research is needed to pinpoint the exact reason, researchers suggest that emotional stress, changes