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Heart Health Resources

If you have decided to focus on keeping your heart healthy, there are many resources to support your decision. The heart is a muscle that responds to both exercise and nutrition. Keeping your heart healthy is a step in keeping your whole body healthy. If you are diagnosed with a heart condition, your doctor can recommend the best resources for you.

  1. Medical Professionals

    • Your doctor, nurse, dietitian or other health professional is a great resource for heart health. These professionals can give you nutrition and exercise tips and help you find classes offered in your community. Health professionals often have printed booklets and literature from the government and pharmaceutical companies that have tips on how to keep your heart healthy. Your health professional will be delighted to help you make your health a priority.

    Community

    • Many communities offer resources to help you maintain a healthy heart. Cooking classes, walking clubs and information sessions are held in community centers around the country. Many health clubs also hold sessions to help you start exercising.They also offer resources to show you what steps you can take to build a healthy heart and healthy body. In addition to information sharing, community support groups help you stop smoking, lose weight or deal with a heart disease diagnosis.

    Hospital Centers

    • Many large hospital centers and teaching hospitals offer resources for heart health. Most have toll-free phone numbers so you can call to ask questions. They offer both online information and printed material. If there is a large hospital center in your city, you may be able to attend information sessions or meet with specialists who will give you information about keeping your heart in top shape.

    Government and Other Organizations

    • The American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer multiple resources for helping you keep your heart healthy. The American Heart Association gives tips on managing your weight, nutrition, exercise and quitting smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides guidelines to follow, as well as information about a variety of heart conditions. Another good resource is the American Dietetic Association. The Association provides nutritional information and offers guidelines to help you follow a heart-healthy diet.

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