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Small Doses Anxiety After Heart Attack In movies, when a character survives a heart attack, the person is elated, having been given a new lease on life. But in reality, heart attacks are traumatic events that can lead to depression and, in some, even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent study at Columbia University Medical Center found that one in eight heart attack survivors experiences PTSD, which is characterized by nightmares, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, hypervigilance and avoidance behaviors. What’s worse is that having PTSD after a heart attack doubles a survivor’s risk of having another one within three years. The best protection is to seek help if symptoms of PTSD last longer than a month. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective. Talk to your doctor S, LASE heart A C IF e KE E A L having ?aBe bettdrto TA AV y was to do eken s S arb we hat ake ne or a y Sky L ww kno ne day one nd b m e ld you o o rg a sted I f s wou cate lass ho kes.o 41i c 5 ded a ck, atta ed and nd CPR SkyL or call n. a r to id pa atio ts” en rm pre st-a er. Go info a fir d Ev nt take cal Ce sses an chedule i s a Med se “Cl 5 for o 623 cho - 274 about your symptoms. Visit heart.org and search “coping with feelings” to learn more about what you can expect to feel after a heart attack and how to deal with it. NEED TO KNOW KEEP TABS ON Point, Click, Discover Get tips, advice and more 24/7 at Sky Lakes Medical Center’s online consumer health portal ARTICLE ARCHIVE Hundreds of articles about the issues that concern you most. Browse by topic, category or keyword. QUICK, INFORMATIVE VIDEOS Got a minute? Our videos tackle health topics from head to toe, including our “5 Easy Ways” series of quick tips to improve your mind and body. INTERACTIVE ISSUE This version of Live Smart is hands-on! Scroll through the issue online; embedded links direct you right to the websites discussed. Want to send an article to friends or relatives? Hit the “envelope” icon and email it to them—it’s easy and free! YOUR LINK TO SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER A single click takes you right to where you need to be to see our e-nursery of babies, find out more about your community medical center, manage your bill, or preview upcoming classes and events. A DAILY DOSE OF WELLNESS Each morning, visit the site for a new Health Tip of the Day. And if you’re just getting started, “View All” lets you look back at past ones for even better living. FREE HEALTHY RECIPES Looking for something new for lunch or dinner, or even a sweet treat? From soups and salads to salsa and smoothies, we’ve got the right dish. Go to SkyLakes.org/LiveSmartOnline. GET A FREE PEDOMETER! Besides giving you information on a variety of health topics, Sky Lakes Medical Center would like to give you a free pedometer to help you be more active. Go to SkyLakes.org/ContactUs and click “Pedometer” in the “Contact Reason” drop-down menu. WINTER 2013 3 http://www.heart.org http://www.SkyLakes.org http://www.SkyLakes.org/livesmartonline http://www.SkyLakes.org/ContactUs

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Live Smart - Winter 2013
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Try this classic oatmeal recipe, or mix it up with another fruit concoction
Are you sleeping? Actually, the question is, are you sleeping well? This quiz can help you find out
Two Malin women know what it means to “Be a Hero.”
Make sure you’re reading nutrition labels, not falling for flashy marketing
Learn about how Sky Lakes Rehabilitation Services can enhance your health, from head to toe

Live Smart - Winter 2013