HelpGuide's March Newsletter 2019

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the HelpGuide.org Monthly Newsletter [View this email in your browser]( February, known as "heart month," is the time to pay special attention to the blood-pumping organ. This includes celebrating loved ones with Valentine's Day as well as working to prevent conditions such as diabetes and Alzheimer's, both of which are linked to heart disease. In fact, taking charge of your heart health may be the greatest act of love, both for yourself and those who are important to you. Heart-Healthy Diet Tips [Depression in Women]( A heart-healthy diet may reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke by 80%. By adopting better eating habits, you may be able to lower cholesterol, prevent or manage heart disease and high blood pressure, and take greater control over the quality and length of your life. [Heart-Healthy Diet Tips]( Childhood Obesity and Weight Problems If you’re watching your child struggle with their weight, you may feel alone or helpless; in reality, you are neither. Childhood obesity affects an enormous number of families around the world, but the vast majority of these cases are preventable—and can still be reversed. [C]( Obesity and Weight Problems]( Preventing Alzheimer's Disease A study published last summer linked three eye diseases — glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy — to a higher risk of Alzheimer's. All are tied to cardiovascular disease. Here's how to lower your own risk: [Preventing Alzheimer's Disease]( How to Quit Smoking While tobacco use was declining among young people in recent years, more teens have turned to e-cigarettes, which come with their own health concerns. The liquid used in e-cigarettes contains nicotine, which can cause high blood pressure and diabetes. Here's how to stop smoking cigarettes of any kind: [H]( to Quit Smoking]( In related news, a study found that drinking two or more artificially flavored drinks per week increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks in women over 50. Yes, that includes diet sodas. Visit our [Facebook]( [Twitter]( page to find out more. Also: the dangerous diet trend from the 1990s that never went away. See our [Facebook]( and [Twitter]( to find out more. "You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm." [Donate button]( [Website]( [Website]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2019 helpguide.org international, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: helpguide.org international 1250 Sixth Street Suite 400Santa Monica, CA 90401 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](