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Adherence means staying on track with your treatment plan, including medication, lifestyle steps, and follow-ups.

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Adherence is Life-saving Care

Romana Jerkovic

Health literacy is a prerequisite for adherence and effective self-management, because understanding empowers people to take an active role in their care. Clear communication and the involvement of health professionals are essential to make this possible.

Romana Jerkovic Member of the European Parliament

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This World Adherence Day, on the 27th of March 2026, get involved and make a difference for yourself, your loved ones, and society

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21 Feb

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🫀Your heart responds to emotions like love, fear, and stress. These feelings can change its rate and rhythm. In some cases, intense emotional stress can temporarily weaken the heart, a condition known as broken heart syndrome. It happens when a sudden shock like grief, heartbreak, or extreme fear affects how the heart pumps. The good news? In most cases, it’s reversible, and the heart recovers with time and care.

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19 Feb

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🧑‍🚀A study of 12 astronauts by NASA found that during long periods in microgravity, the heart becomes more spherical as it adapts to a gravity-free environment. This change appears to be temporary, with the heart returning to its normal shape shortly after astronauts return to Earth. While a more spherical heart may work less efficiently, the long-term health effects are still unknown.

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16 Feb

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A heart attack is not the same as a cardiac arrest.⚡ A cardiac arrest is an electrical problem: your heart suddenly stops beating effectively, cutting off blood flow to the brain and body.🔀 A heart attack is a circulation problem: it happens when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked. Both are life-threatening emergencies. Recognize the signs and call your emergency number right away.

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14 Feb

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The best Valentine’s gift… is more Valentine’s Days together.About 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented. Small steps matter: moving a little more, quitting smoking, getting that checkup you’ve been putting off… Your heart is worth it, and so are the moments that come from it.Because love lasts when hearts do ❤️

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14 Feb

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Love is about celebrating with those around us.It could be a getaway, a quiet moment at home, or saying “I love you” out loud. What matters most is knowing we'll be able to do it many more times.This #ValentinesDay, choose health and self-care. It's the greatest gift you can give to those who love you.

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13 Feb

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This #ValentinesDay, choosing health and self-care is the greatest gift you can give to those who love you.Because love lasts when hearts do.

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12 Feb

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A rush? A glance? A touch? A dance?Being able to choose how and with whom to celebrate a special day like Valentine's Day is a gift in itself.Taking care of yourself is what allows those moments to happen again and again. Because love lasts when hearts do.

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11 Feb

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More women and girls in science = better science 👩‍🔬🧪 Happy #WomenInScience Day!

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7 Feb

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Heart health must stay at the center of global decisions.We just participated in the 158th @WHO Executive Board meeting in Geneva, calling for stronger action to prevent and manage heart disease and other noncommunicable diseases.We urged countries to put public health FIRST, including keeping commercial influence out of health policy, protecting people living with cardiovascular disease during emergencies, and strengthening primary healthcare for all. Learn more about our advocacy work at worldheart.org ❤️ #EB158

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2 Feb

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Big soda and alcohol companies made huge profits last year, while governments paid for the health problems they cause.The World Heart Federation urges governments to implement at least 50% excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to fund essential health services and save millions of lives.

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31 Jan

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At least 15 million children (13–15 years) are already using e-cigarettes. We at the World Heart Federation are urging governments everywhere to step up tobacco control by raising tobacco taxes and banning advertising. Act NOW to protect the next generation.

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29 Jan

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Around 165,000 people die every year from heart disease linked to alcohol usage. We reiterate that alcohol offers NO health benefits or protective effects, even at low or moderate levels of consumption, including for heart health. Sugary drinks and alcohol are not being sufficiently taxed and are becoming more affordable, according to the latest report by @WHO. This fuels obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and injuries, especially among children and young adults. The World Heart Federation urges governments to implement at least 50% excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to fund essential health services and save millions of lives.

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