I just finished typing up the last of four stories for this weekend's American Heart Month package.
Stories revolve around prevention measures, with a lot of information about smoking cessation and health affects of tobacco use.
With a story about one woman's success in reducing her risk factors and another about a unique research-prevention clinic in Somerset County, I ended up with more than 3,200 words. But I think it will all be useful and very readable.
It has kept me almost glued to my computer for the last couple days. I stopped to get a picture for the clinic story at Windber HealthStyles at the end of my shift Thursday evening and then hit the track for a half hour, completing two miles. I felt so good I took off my jacket and tie and jumped on the elliptical for another 10 minutes.
That session put me above the cardiovascular workout, though, based on Conemaugh Health System nutritionist Joe Shetler's useful sing-talk-gasp scale. I could have carried on a conversation while walking on the track, but not on the elliptical. It left me a little gaspy.
I am looking forward to the Heart Ball on Saturday. My Lovely Bride and I are embracing the “1920s swankiness” theme. She got a flapper dress, with appropriate accessories, and I'm going Gangster.
Next week, I tackle a slightly different angle: Prevention programs geared for children. They target childhood obesity and smoking prevention that doctors say are key to long term reduction in heart disease.
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