Monthly Archives: August 2016

Kick Off a Healthy Tailgating Season with simple substitutions

Posted on August 29, 2016 by HeartMemphis

With football season comes tailgating, and with tailgating comes the junk food. But who says all tailgating food has to be bad for you? There are simple steps you can take to make your pre-game festivities heart healthy while rooting … Continue reading →

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Kids and added sugars: How much is too much?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by HeartMemphis

Originally shared via American Heart News Children and teens should consume less than 6 teaspoons of “added sugars” a day and drink no more than 8 ounces of sugary beverages a week, according to the American Heart Association’s first-ever scientific statement … Continue reading →

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AHA Night at the Redbirds

Posted on August 15, 2016 by HeartMemphis

It’s not too often that you can say you got to throw a first pitch with Batman, but that’s exactly what happened to Ron Childers, chief meteorologist at WMC Action News 5 and chair of the 2016 Mid-South Heart Walk, at the Memphis Redbirds … Continue reading →

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Cardiac arrest doesn’t discriminate

Posted on August 15, 2016 by HeartMemphis

A healthy, hardworking, non-smoking woman does not sound like the typical cardiac arrest victim. Pat Scroggs certainly didn’t think so when her heart stopped beating in November 2012. “Blessed with good health as far as cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and … Continue reading →

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