Thursday 16 August 2007

Healthy Heart Hockey Tips

Hockey is an intense, vigorous sport that can put more strain on your heart than other aerobic activities.

Did you know that several middle-aged men have died from heart attacks while playing hockey in Ottawa in recent years?

Do you?

.Play hockey once or twice a week
.Consider hockey as a way to stay in shape
.Stay on the ice for long shifts
.Huff and puff getting off the ice
.Still have a fast heart rate for your next shift
.Have high blood pressure
.Have high blood cholesterol and take medication to control it
.Take other medications for diseases of the heart and lungs, such as angina or asthma
.Live a lifestyle that could put you at higher risk for heart disease

For more information navigate to the following site:
http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/living/activity/adults/heart_hockey_en.html

Please do it now!!

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