According to the American Heart Association, nearly five million Americans are living with heart failure and 550,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Heart failure is a serious condition that often is misunderstood. The questions below will help clarify misperceptions about this condition and its complications.

1. What is heart failure?

1. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop. It is a serious condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood through your body as well as it should.

Your heart still beats, but it pumps less nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood to the rest of your body. Because of this, heart failure can make you feel tired or weak. Heart failure also can cause swelling and fluid buildup in your legs, feet, and even your lungs. Fluid buildup in your lungs often is referred to as "congestion," which is why heart failure is sometimes called "congestive heart failure (CHF)." Patients may sometimes require hospitalization to tre...

National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women and girls to prioritize their health. Preventing a heart attack should be one of the things that concern women most.

According to a 2018 CDC report, at 21.8%, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States (followed by cancers at 20.5%).

And while it is not possible to completely prevent a heart attack, there are several important ways to help guard yourself against suffering a heart attack.

Are you tired of hearing advice about heart attack prevention?

Coaches like me will continue to advise about ways to prevent heart attacks until the number of people suffering the effects decreases significantly. If you have yet to take seriously the warnings and advice you have heard, seen, and read, please read on to learn about simple ways of heart attack prevention for almost everyone.

Because the heart is a muscle, it can be worked out and conditioned just like all other ...

Labor Day is a time to celebrate hard work, relax with friends and family, and enjoy the last moments of summer. With cookouts, parties, and travel plans, it is easy to get caught up in the festivities and overlook our health. As Christians, we are called to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, KJV) and maintain balance in all areas of life. While it is important to enjoy the day, it is equally important to care for our physical and spiritual well-being during this time.

Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy during Labor Day festivities:

1. Mindful Eating: Enjoy, but Do Not Overindulge

Labor Day is often associated with barbecues, picnics, and indulgent foods. While it is perfectly fine to enjoy a good meal, it is also important to be mindful of what we consume. Proverbs 25:16 (KJV) reminds us, "Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit." Moderation is key.

• Tip: Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, an
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In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, maintaining mental health can be a challenge, but it is crucial for overall well-being. As Christian women, adopting a Truth Mindset allows us to prioritize mental health while relying on God’s Word and truth to guard our minds. The Bible teaches us the importance of being intentional about what we allow to influence our thoughts and attitudes. In this blog, we explore how the Truth Mindset can help protect our mental health, guiding us to a place of peace and emotional strength.

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." — Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

This powerful scripture reminds us that keeping our minds focused on God and His truth brings perfect peace. When we fix our thoughts on His promises rather than on the stresses or anxieties of life, we allow God to guard our mental well-being.

Zig Ziglar quipped, "People often say that motivation does not last. Well, neither does ba...

Physical/Social Distancing, Isolation, and Quarantine

COVID-19 is a new disease, and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. However, based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Based upon available information to date, those at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 include:
• People aged 65 years and older
• People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
• Other high-risk conditions could include:
     o People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
     o People who have heart disease with complications
     o People who are immunocompromised, including cancer treatment
     o People of any age with severe obesity (body mass index [(BM]I)≥40) or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or ...

Being Kind Gets You Nowhere. Or Does It?

"Have you ever noted how much of Christ's life was spent doing kind things?" - Henry Drummond

Do you believe the phrase, "nice guys finish last?" Women often believe that being kind means you are weak and can be easily taken advantage of by others.

But is this correct?

Women are taught that behind every smile, there is a hidden motive.

We are apprehensive and skeptical when others show kindness to us.

Kindness does not equate to weakness. Quite the opposite, it takes great amounts of strength to show kindness to somebody who thinks differently than you do or is slowing your progress somehow.

Benefits of Kindness

Women who perform regular acts of kindness are often more successful, have more social friends, and are more well-liked than those who do not. It is advantageous to your overall mental health.

Ways being kind helps your success:

• Kindness improves confidence. Studies show kindness boosts self-worth.
• People remember th
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Exercise and physical fitness are essential to overall health, yet many Christian women struggle to find a healthy balance. Some may view exercise as a chore, while others may become overly focused on their physical appearance, turning it into an obsession. The Truth Mindset offers a biblical perspective on physical fitness, encouraging us to honor God through movement while recognizing our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.

The world often promotes fitness for appearance or vanity, but God’s Word teaches us a different motivation for physical fitness—stewardship. We are called to care for the bodies God has given us, not only for our well-being but also to fulfill His purposes in our lives. Through a Truth Mindset, we can approach physical fitness to glorify God and strengthen ourselves for His service.

"Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?" — 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV)

This powerful...

Coronavirus (COVID - 19)

Beginning December 2019, we have been hearing about a family of viruses known as coronaviruses. There are 69 known species of these coronaviruses. Seven of them can affect humans. The others of this virus species are contracted by animals, mostly pigs, bats, and other small mammals.

History

Healthcare providers have known about these viruses since the 1960s. From 2002 to 2003, the general population began to hear of them due to an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus that occurred in China. Eventually, this virus was called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The epidemic spread to twenty-four countries around the world. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 8,000 cases were reported. The mortality rate was between 9.5 to 10 percent.

Another new strain of coronavirus emerged in Saudi Arabia about ten years later, with an extremely high mortality rate of 35 percent. That epidemic spread to twenty-one countries before it was contained...

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” - Mother Teresa.

Remember how you have felt before when you had a tough day, and someone smiled at you?  Or when you helped your neighbor carry in groceries, and how she still thanks you to this day? Any small act of kindness can make huge impacts on a person’s life.

Small acts often lead to huge ripples. A small act can change the life of a person, who then can perform a kindness for someone else. And the cycle continues to grow - improving everyone's mental health.

No matter how small or large the kindness is, it is likely to affect your mental health greatly. According to psychologists and researchers, small acts of kindness create a rebound effect on not only the receiver’s psyche but yours too.

For instance, a smile increases the receiver’s comfort level and makes them more contented. It also leaves you in a better mood too. A simple smile could be the reason someone is lifted out of despair.

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