Million Hearts

Become part of a Million Heart!  What is the goal of Million Hearts?

Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that was launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in September 2011 to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years.


Check out the website at - Million Hearts


The website is full of great information, resources, education, news & events and many other heart related issues.

Try out the Heart Risk Calculator

Zipper Club

Another day and another breakfast with a "zipper club" buddy.  Rob is doing OK, but like many of my buddies has good & bad days!  Like many of us, we have our own issues on top of the heart issues!  Rob, is a Vietnam War Vet and is battling the government for his benefits!

All my "zipper club" buddies are fighting their own individual issues along with our new heart! And we are all not getting any younger!  But, the one thing we all like is getting together, eating, and discussing life!  So, our meetings are therapeutic!

Below are a few blogs of random "zipper club" people!

Welcome to The Zipper Club

Open Heart Surgery Survivors - Zipper Club

Joining the Zipper Club

Welcome to The Zipper Club

Strong Heart, Slacker Support

The Zipper Club.net

Heart Healthy Diet

Doing some more research on a heart healthy diet.  Found this article at:

Mayo Clinic - Heart Healthy Diet - 8 Steps to prevent heart disease

The eight steps are:

1. Limit unhealthy fats and cholesterol

2. Choose low-fat protein sources

3. Eat more vegetables and fruits

4. Select whole grains

5. Reduce the sodium in your food

6. Control your portion size

7. Plan ahead: Create daily menus

8. Allow yourself an occasional treat

So far, I have been changing my diet, but after 16 months from my open heart surgery it is easy to slip!!  From the list above, the easiest for me is #1, 3, 5, & 8!  I'm great at #8!  Going out to eat is not to bad, except for #6.  Most of the places we good give a nice size proportion, and of course I usually clean my plate!