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• Breastfeeding and
new baby care
• Childbirth preparation
• Diabetes self-
management
• Much more
Call 303.485.4184 to register.
CLASSES
AVAILABLE
at Longmont
United Hospital:
303.651.5111 LUHCARES.ORG
COFFEE DRINKERS OFTEN talk about their favorite beverage as an
"addiction," but dependence on that morning dark roast isn't actually
dangerous—right?
TALL, DARK, AND HARMFUL?
The answer may depend on the amount. The National Institutes of
Health lists depression, anxiety, and even osteoporosis as health risks
of excessive caffeine consumption. Research shows drinking three to
five cups of coffee daily can also raise blood pressure enough to undo
the effects of antihypertensive medication. A 2005 study published in
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition advises patients with a high
risk of heart attack to avoid over-caffeinating.
Caffeine affects the heart in other ways, as well. It increases heart
rate and may cause unexplained palpitations. A simple heart test can
help your physician rule out other causes of fluttering or arrhythmia.
ALL PERKED UP
The American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs
recommends drinking no more than three 8-ounce cups of coffee
daily. Stress is a good indication you may be drinking too much
caffeine. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that
drinking four cups of coffee raises adrenaline levels by 32 percent and
consistently raises stress levels throughout the day. If you routinely feel
frazzled, the answer may be at the bottom of that double-shot espresso.
Concerned? A Milestone Medical Group provider can help you determine
if it's time to go decaf. Call 303.485.3559 to schedule an appointment.
The lifestyle modifications required following a heart attack
or heart surgery may seem overwhelming. At Longmont
United Hospital, our cardiac rehabilitation program and
education class can help you become healthier than ever.
BACK ON YOUR FEET
AFTER A HEART ATTACK
FEATURED SERVICE:
CARDIAC REHABILITATION is an important component of
recovery following a heart attack, a stent, coronary artery bypass
grafting, or a heart valve repair. Through exercise and education,
our program is designed to address heart disease risk factors,
including obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and
diabetes. Our cardiac rehabilitation classes provide patients an
opportunity to begin exercising in a safe, supervised environment,
while receiving advice and education from doctors, cardiac nurses,
exercise specialists, nutritionists, social
workers, and diabetes educators.
On Wednesdays 8:30–9:30 a.m. and
2–3 p.m., the Hospital also offers educational
classes that complement our cardiac
rehabilitation program. The education
classes cover exercise safety and
proper nutrition, among other topics
pertinent to heart health. All classes
are open to heart patients, their
family, and the community. At
the end of the presentation,
participants have an opportunity
to ask questions about lifestyle
changes or their medications.
To learn more about the
Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation
class, call 303.485.4101 or email
stronghearts@luhcares.org.
To participate in the drop-in
education classes, please reserve
a seat at luhcares.org or call
303.485.4184. Class size is limited
to 15 participants.
Can't live without caffeine? It may be time to detox.
A WAKE-UP CALL
for Java Junkies
