Mended Hearts of Downers Grove, IL

03/20/2020

Emotional Support Events







Dear Members, Friends, and Family,

We know that during this time of upheaval you may be experiencing a higher level of stress than normal. We know that some of you may also be feeling overwhelmed with the news and with being isolated.

We, at The Mended Hearts, Inc., understand the importance of finding new ways to provide support and education in this time of crisis. We have been offering the gift of hope and support to heart patients and their families across the lifespan for almost 70 years, and we will continue what we started in 1951 to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

We are working on ways to stay connected, combat stress, and provide emotional support to everyone during this time. We have a few things planned for the coming weeks to provide you with some support and fun. Please see the information below on our upcoming events.





Mending our Minds
in Times of Crisis
Monday, March 23, 2020
at 5:00 PM EST
Join us as we discuss strategies to reduce stress and anxiety during this time. Jennifer Isgro, a licensed mental health clinician, will be our guest speaker. There will be time for questions and answers.
REGISTER HERE



Facebook Chat Hours
Follow Mended Hearts for some uplifting conversations. We will be hosting a Facebook Chat each Monday night from 7-8 PM EST where we'll post questions and interact with participants. It’s meant to be a time to chat with each other in this time of social distancing. Go to Facebook and follow






Facebook Chat Hours
Follow Mended Little Hearts for an hour of distraction and support. We will be hosting a Facebook Chat each Thursday night from 8-9 PM EST. There will be questions to spur conversation. It will be lighthearted and enjoyable. It’s meant to be a time to chat with each other in this time of social distancing. Go to Facebook and follow



Who moved your Happiness?
YouTube Video release on Friday, March 20, 2020
at 5 PM EST!
We are excited to offer you this amazing, one-of-a-kind, event! We will be joined by the Chief Happiness Officer of the Happiness Jungle! Lyn-Dee Eldridge is a motivational life coach who uses her talents to teach individuals to embrace the happiness in their lives.
We will join her on Zoom and release this fun video for everyone!


11/21/2019

Mended Hearts meeting 7:00 Nov. 21 (tonight) at the Health and Wellness Center. Learn how to relax and meditate.

11/11/2019

More heart patients are opting for the minimally invasive TAVR procedure now that it is offered to a broader range of candidates. https://lnkd.in/eU9yRCz

Since August, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a minimally invasive heart valve procedure for an expanded group of patients with aortic stenosis, Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention at Cedars-Sinai, says many more patients are opting for.....

11/11/2019

A simple walking test could evaluate the likelihood of functional decline in older adults after a heart attack. https://lnkd.in/e4t-XSM

11/11/2019

While coffee consumption is often noted as a trigger for AFib, the American Heart Association reports that men drinking up to three cups a day actually showed a lower risk for AFib. https://lnkd.in/eG7Ytgr

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11/11/2019

Happy Veterans Day and thanks to all who served from Mended Hearts!

11/07/2019

Man’s best friend isn’t just fun and furry; he also can contribute to better heart health. According to the medical journal Circulation, dog owners experience a 21% lower risk of death in people with heart disease.

"To have this animal walk by and, you know, offer you its unconditional love. That tail wag has the ability to make that day, and I see that all the time in the hospital."

11/07/2019

Even light physical activity has beneficial effects on heart health for young people.

The study was part of the MOPO project carried out at the University of Oulu and the ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, consisting of 3,395 young men participating at the mandatory cal

11/06/2019

Hot flashes are annoying, but they could also be providing a warning about cardiovascular disease down the road. https://lnkd.in/e_KCzF6

Previous studies suggested an association between hot flashes and cardiovascular (CVD) disease. But little research linked hot flashes to “hard” clinical CVD events like heart attacks and strokes. A new study measuring clinical CVD outcomes presents the strongest evidence of frequent or...

11/06/2019

Does your heart medication cause you muscle pain? New research explains why — and may suggest a way to reduce it. https://lnkd.in/eSuGqBi

A study from McMaster University has found a potential mechanism explaining why some people who take drugs to lower their cholesterol develop sore, aching muscles. The use of statin drugs to significantly lower cholesterol, and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, has become...

11/06/2019

Focused deep breathing is good for stress relief, but did you know it can also help you manage heart-related issues? https://lnkd.in/ek2nBkY

Focused, deep breathing may help people manage stress, which can lower their risk of heart disease. Two popular techniques include alternate-nostril breathing and diaphragmatic or belly breathing. Both techniques have been shown to decrease blood pre...