In February the Wellness Center is celebrating National Heart Month by offering several programs to bring awareness to the prevalence of heart disease. Please join us in our fight to reduce YOUR risk!
Getting Personal
Cardiac Rehab Saved Allan's Life
Allan Marlett has made drastic
life changes since his heart
attack last May.
"When I first started, I asked myself, do I have the determination to change?" said Wellness Center member Allan Marlett.
Last June Allan joined the Wellness Center's cardiac rehab program after having a heart attack. Allan was a typical meat and potatoes man whose only exercise was short walks with his dog.
The program offered him a detailed workout routine and helped with nutrition, heart health and exercise.
"I was really impressed with the presentations at the Wellness Center. They were well done and professional," said Allan. Click here to read the full story.
Ask the Experts
Dr. Hassan Tabandeh, cardiologist
Q: My friend told me fat is good for me, is she crazy?
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are GOOD fats. In moderate amounts they are critical to good health. Your body needs them to help lower your cholesterol, decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes, or to improve the health of those already diagnosed with it. These two essential fats help in brain function and the growth and development of your body. Monounsaturated fat is also high in vitamin E. Polyunsaturated fat provides your body with fats that it can't produce itself, like omega-6 and omega-3. Be sure to include some of these healthy fats in your diet, but limit the total fat to less than 25-35 percent of your total calories each day.
Saturated and trans fats, are BAD fats that raise your bad cholesterol and significantly increase risk for heart disease. You must read labels carefully to avoid trans fats. If the label says shortening, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil or hydrogenated vegetable oil, put it back - it contains trans fat. Saturated fat should make up less than 7 percent of your total calories. Trans fat should be limited to less than 1 percent of your calories. Eliminating trans fat completely is best.
Some items that seem healthy may actually contain bad fat. Did you know that some yogurts contain trans fat? Be sure to read food labels.
National Wear Red Day
Show your support and join us in recognizing the 10th anniversary of National Wear Red Day for women on Friday, February 3, by wearing red.
Estimate Your Risk for Heart Disease at the Wellness Center this Month
The Wellness Center invites members to calculate their 10-year risk for Cardiovascular Disease using a risk profile developed by the National Heart Institute. Score sheets are available for both men and women and will be available at our blood pressure station during the month of February. Please see any staff member if you need assistance filling out the form and interpreting your risk for heart disease. If the profile shows that you are at moderate or high risk, talk to the staff about ways to reduce your risk.
Weather Policy at the Wellness Center
When inclement weather strikes, check out the Wellness Center's Facebook page for the latest updates!
During bad weather the Wellness Center may alter its operating hours so call us at 540-316-2640 to see if we have changed our schedule due to the weather. If no one answers the phone, please listen to our message for information on our operating hours for that day.
Please Help Us Prevent the Spead of Infection
Avoid colds and flu this season by using the available Virex
to wipe down equipment before and after each use.
Join Us for a Heart Healthy Lunch and Seminar Tuesday, February 14
Come to our heart healthy lunch and seminar on February 14th from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Space is limited to 25 people, so don't wait! You can sign up at the front desk or call 540-316-2640.*
*This lunch is for Wellness Center members only.
Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
Packed with vitamins and minerals, this Vegetable Casserole is low in fat and makes a great meal or a side dish.
We are always looking for great, new recipes. To submit your favorite recipe, email us at livingwell@fauquierhealth.org.
Are you at risk due to poor cardiac health?
On a scale of 1 (serious concern) to 10 (no concern at all) what do you think your risk is of having your life shortened due to poor cardiac health?Click here to respond.
You can find out for sure in February as the Wellness Center offers a free cardiac risk test for members and a reduced price on a cholesterol testing.
(Cholesterol test results required for complete risk assessment.)
