Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
We hope that all our friends and neighbors will stop by Pathfinder
Produce this Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. for some lovely treats and tempting
deals at our friendly produce market at the Pathfinder Village Commons.
This week, we continue to be focused on matters of the heart;
over the weekend our Otsego Academy students attended the Foxcare Center Walk
in Oneonta in support of the Greater Utica Area American Heart
Association. The students successfully
completed the three mile walk and enjoyed learning about hands-free CPR and
other topics. The FoxCare walk was a
preliminary event for the Greater Utica Area Heart Walk & Run; there’s
still time to register for that event at their website.
Also, in association with the American Heart Association, this
Friday, our Pathfinder School students will be holding their HOOPS FOR HEART
finale; the students are about halfway to their fundraising goal for the Heart
Association. To help them reach their
goal, you can donate online at this link.
We hope to share pictures on our Facebook Page of all the fun at
Friday’s celebration!
Below, my colleague Maura Iorio, who is the Senior Director of
Education at Pathfinder School, shares some thoughts on heart health.
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Treat yourself this Valentine's DAy without all the guilt that a box of chocolates can bring. Stick to your New
Year’s Resolution to eat more fresh fruits and veggies while still having some
holiday fun with these creative fruit pun print-outs!
(Think of Necco’s Sweethearts, but far healthier!)
The U.S. Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) also has some tips to keep your heart pumping this
Valentine’s Day. They recommend staying active—taking a walk, hitting the gym,
or doing some ZUMBA (held on most Wednesday nights at Pathfinder Gym at 7 p.m.)!
Exercising regularly, along with a healthy diet, will keep your heart strong all
year round!
Are you looking to do something
extra special for your health? The CDC encourages people to “treat themselves”
and their heart—quit smoking! Monitor your blood
pressure! Learn the
most common signs of a heart attack
so that you can be prepared to call for emergency assistance if you notice
these symptoms in yourself or others:
· Pain or discomfort in the jaw,
neck, or back,
· Feeling weak, light-headed, or
faint,
· Chest pain or discomfort,
· Pain or discomfort in arms or
shoulder, and
· Shortness of breath.
(We also recommend that people learn
the FAST signs for strokes …
EVERY minute counts when faced with a potential stroke emergency!).
EVERY minute counts when faced with a potential stroke emergency!).
We hope you have a happy (and
heart healthy!) Valentine’s Day this year!
Maura (and Lori)
