Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

September-October 2014 Newsletter

Topic of the Month

KEEP YOUR HEART HEALTHY

Did you know that 1 in 4 deaths in the United States each year is a result of heart disease? Don't become a statistic! Take charge of your heart health by learning how to tackle high blood pressure and cholesterol -- two factors that contribute to heart disease.

A free packet of publications is available online from FDA-Office of Women's Health or at the library "Outreach Services" room 10am - 12 noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You'll get tips and advice on healthy ways to manage your blood pressure and cholesterol and learn about medicines that help as well. Each packet contains:

*High Blood Pressure (Fact Sheet)

*Cholesterol (Fact Sheet)

*High Blood Pressure - Medicines to Help

*My Medicines