July 2025

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INSIGHT SPOTLIGHT   Sent home twice by doctors, she had a heart attack at home Told her symptoms were caused by anxiety, Barbara Collura left the doctor's office and had a heart attack at home. She needed a stent to open an artery in her heart that was 99% blocked. Now she advocates for women's heart health locally and nationally and encourages women to advocate for themselves. Read Barbara’s story

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Want to stay healthy when you fly? Here’s the plane truth Air travel can be safe and fun, but not all aspects of it are good for you. Doctors have these tips for keeping your time in the skies as healthy as possible. Learn more How to be active safely during the warm weather months Longer days and warmer weather provide more opportunities for the whole family to get outside and get active in the summer. These tips will help you do it safely. Learn more Share your story: Join the fight for affordable health care Help lawmakers understand what is happening to people in their communities when it comes to accessing health care. We must tell them. Your story could save lives. Act Now

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The critical heart-kidney connection The global death rate from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association. The rise in kidney disease rates is a concern for future heart health. Learn more Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in young people It’s estimated that as many as 1 in every 500 young people in the United States have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but many are undiagnosed. Learn the signs and symptoms of HCM and when it is time to talk to your doctor. Learn more today Your guide to lowering LDL cholesterol High LDL (bad) cholesterol can raise your risk of a heart attack and stroke, often with no symptoms. That’s why knowing your LDL number is important. This free guide explains how to manage LDL, what foods to eat and more! Learn more

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

Chilled Zucchini and Avocado Soup This cold soup, full of garden vegetables, is the perfect light lunch on a hot summer's day. View recipe Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin Cuban mojo is used as a marinade in this recipe to tenderize the pork before it's grilled. View recipe

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