Living With a Congenital Heart Defect “He requires many medications daily and needs to be monitored closely. He is a very independent little guy and can dress, feed, and shower himself – he just needs help with preparing and supervision.” – Joe’s Mother, Valerie Joe is an energetic 12-year-old who was born with Down syndrome …
Don’t Miss a Beat on World Heart Day For over 20 years, the World Heart Federation (WHF) has worked with families, communities, and governments around the globe to bring attention to heart disease and stroke. As the world’s leading cause of death, heart disease and stroke take over 18 million lives each year. Heart disease, …
Summer Friendly Exercises It’s no secret that staying active during the summer heat can be difficult- especially when most of the time is spent indoors. For older adults, maintaining an active lifestyle is critical to overall health and preventing against the decline of chronic illness. “As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of …
