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Saturday, February 12, 2011

February is Heart Month...and I don't mean a Valentine Heart!!

We're moms, daughters, wives, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, best friends, cousins.....we mean the world to a lot of people who would be devastated without us - let's take the time and the effort to invest in our future.
Fact -
Cardiovascular disease, once considered a ‘man's disease,’ is the number one killer of women in Canada and worldwide.
Fact -
Women are ten times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from any other disease.
Fact -
Women are six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from breast cancer.
Fact -
Cardiovascular disease kills more women 65 years of age and older than all cancers combined.


Let's all strive to keep our hearts healthier...here are some links to help you on your way -

Heart & Stroke Foundation
Homemakers
Canadian Living


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25 comments:

  1. KristinFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I stumbled you from STT! And I'm a new follower!

    My post is: http://www.keenlykristin.com/2011/02/do-you-belong-to-social-spark.html

    Thanks!
    Kristin :)
    Keenly Kristin

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  2. OurfamilyworldFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks for this wake up call. As a mom, I find I don't take of my health as I should.

    I stumbled you from STT.
    Olfa.T
    http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/blog/2011/02/10/feeding-picky-eaters/

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  3. SaraFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Information we all need to know


    I stumbled your post, mine is http://booksyourkidswilllove.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-banners-are-at-it-again.html

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  4. WheelchairDecorFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I'm an older mom too! Thanks for your blog. I also appreciate reading blogs from older moms!
    I stumbled your post! I'm a new follower too!
    Thanks, Becky Jane
    http://wheelchairdecor.blogspot.com/

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  5. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)February 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for the info!

    I stumbled you, my post is: http://www.shibleysmiles.com/2011/02/justin-bieber-fever-at-5.html

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  6. ClistyFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What great links! Thanks!

    I stumbled you. Here's mine.
    http://ruralgrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/molten-chocolate-lava-cakes.html

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  7. Texas Type A MomFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This is a great reminder and what better month than February for heart month!

    I Stumbled your post - would love if you'd Stumble mine: http://www.texastypeamom.com/2011/02/meal-plan-monday-214.html

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  8. VeraFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Thank you for the stumble! I just stumbled yours back :)

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  9. Books at The PaperhouseFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I stumbled your post and am now a follower! Please stumble me back at http://booksatthepaperhouse.blogspot.com/p/my-motivation.html

    Thank you!

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  10. LibraryGirlFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and stumbling my post. I've stumbled (liked) yours as well.

    This is great info that we all need to think about.

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  11. Books at The PaperhouseFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thank you for stumbling me! I had actually stumbled you already. I really like your site ... looks like we're both in the same boat and are new to the blogoshpere. :-)

    good work! Looking forward to future posts.
    ~ Devon

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  12. PenelopeFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Good post! I found you from Stumble Tuesday at Simply Stacie's

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Thanks for Stumbling my post. I am Stumbling yours. These stats are staggering.

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  14. JuleeFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Lovely article.
    Thanks so much for the facts and advice.
    I stumbled this great post. Thanks for stumbling mine!

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  15. HeatherFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for the info! I stumbled you!

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  16. Self SagacityFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I have followed your blog as well. Thanks!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Thanks for the reminder, and the great links.

    I stumbled you, my post is http://www.mapleleafmommy.com/2011/02/water-tank-heater-question-should-i-get.html

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  18. ClavelFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    New follower here...

    clavsupclose.blogspot.com

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  19. An Apel a DayFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks for following my blog Finding Me Again as well!

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  20. ShirleyFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Thanks for following The Gardening Life and for your kind comment. I am now a follower. Since I am in the same range as you, this blog is so appropriate and well done.

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  21. Shelley Zurek -- Still Blonde after all these YEARSFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Please Stumble me too! I am also supporting National Heart Month on my blog! http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2011/02/visual-summary-of-changes-to-facebook-pages-quick-review-and-guide/

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  22. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    thanks for finding my blog, now following you back. This V-day meant more than cards this year as well, father had open Heart surgery...

    http://stayingclosetohome.blogspot.com

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  23. AnneFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I stumbled you back, thanks for the reminder to keep our hearts healthy.

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  24. Quirky HomemakerFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Just got my cholesterol checked and it was great! WooHoo!! Mine goes up and down depending on how I eat & I had no idea what to expect. thanks for posting this, b/c it seems like Women think a whole lot about their breasts, but not as much about their heart!

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  25. MistyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks for stumbling my post. I've stumbled yours. Sorry it took a while :)

    Thanks, Misty
    Misty's Thoughts Too

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