World Heart Day, organized by the World Heart Federation on September 29th since 1999, promotes awareness in over 100 countries to encourage heart-healthy living. It outlines symptoms of a heart stroke and emergency procedures to follow, as well as threats to heart health, including lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. The document also recommends healthy foods and lifestyle changes to support heart health.

1. World Heart Day
Organized by the World Heart
Federation on September 29th
every year since 1999
Spreads awareness in more than 100
countries with sporting events and
campaigns
Aims to Help people all over the world lead
longer and better heart-healthy lives

2. First Aid For Heart Stroke
• Numbness/weakness of an
arm/leg/face/one side of
body
• Sudden confusion in
speaking/understanding speech
SYMPTOMS
• Impaired vision in one or both eyes
• Sudden headache
• Loss of balance/co-ordination
• Dizziness
• Facial deviation to one side.

3. PREVENTION
• If you suspect stroke, call
emergency medical help.
• Reassure the patient.
• Lay the patient down with feet
elevated.
• If patient is not breathing ,do a
CPR.
• Place the patient on the left side
if breathing/not responsive.
• Keep the chin slightly extended.
• Never give a suspected stroke victim anything to eat/drink .
• Do not permit the victim to move

4. Threats To A Heart
• Cholesterol
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Smoking/ Tobacco use
• Family History of Heart Ailments
• High Blood Pressure (more than 140/90)

5. Healthy Heart Food
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Tuna
Spinach
Broccoli
Sweet potato
Oranges
Asparagus
Tomatoes
Salmon
Flaxseed (ground)
Oatmeal
Black or Kidney Beans
Almonds
Walnuts
Soy milk

6. Healthy-Heart Lifestyle
Spend less time in front of TV
Give up smoking
Get enough sleep
Avoid trigger foods
Avoid soda and caffeine
Eat small meals
Exercise good dental hygiene
Drink herbal beverages as Wheatgrass Juice, Green tea