World Heart Day is a global campaign during which individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others.
It educates people to reduce tobacco use, eat healthier and do more physical activity to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Source: World Heart Federation
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Source: Northwestern Medicine
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Reported Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among HealthStreet Members by Gender
84% of female HealthStreet members and 87% of male HealthStreet members reported at least one of the following risk factors for cardiovascular disease-
Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Binge Drinking, High Cholesterol and Cigarette Smoking.
The highest risk factor for female HealthStreet members
was Cigarette Smoking and Obesity; for males, it was
Cigarette Smoking and Hypertension.
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Want to participate in UF research studies?
⦿ The Laboratory and Field Validation of a Wrist-worn Alcohol Monitor study is testing the accuracy and reliability of its monitor. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 21 and 64 and HIV positive.
⦿ The Usability study is conducting testing of the mHealth child feeding app (BabyByte) with parents of children ages 0-2 years old. Eligible participants must be male, 18+ years old, living in Florida with at least 1 child between the ages of 0-2 years old.
⦿ The Brain and Spinal cord Interaction in the Sensory and Motor Systems study is investigating the spinal cord functional circuits during both motor and sensory tasks in stroke patients compared to young and elderly populations. Eligible participants must be 18+ years old, have experienced 1 unilateral stroke and willing to participate in an MRI.
To learn more, please contact our Study Navigator at 352-294-4873.
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Here are Some Riddles to Keep you Busy
1) You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
Who am I?
2) I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. Who am I?
3) I come from a mine and get surrounded by wood always. Everyone uses me. Who am I?
