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Jul 24

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Hey, you! Yes, you still scrolling 👀📱

This is your reminder to take a minute, breathe deeply, and give yourself a little care.

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Jul 22

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Vacations, festivals, and parties can make drinking seem like part of the season. But just because it feels common doesn't mean it's safe.

Alcohol can:
💔 Impair judgment and decision-making
💔 Increase risky behaviors
💔 Raise the risk of accidents and injuries
💔 Raise the risk of diseases, including heart disease

Hot weather makes it even riskier. Alcohol promotes dehydration and makes it harder for your body to regulate its temperature, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Stay hydrated, look out for your friends, and make choices that help you enjoy the summer safely.

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Jul 18

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🚨 Two weeks ago, the @UN Human Rights Council unanimously recognized neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue. For people affected by Chagas disease, this is a major step toward controlling the disease as a public health problem and advancing a more equitable, rights-based response.

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Jul 10

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⚽ As the World Cup heads into the quarterfinals, the excitement is only getting bigger!

While you are cheering on your favorite team, don't forget to keep your own health in the game.

Remember these 5 simple tips to help protect your heart and enjoy every match to the fullest.

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Jul 7

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As extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense, the greatest burden will fall on the most vulnerable.

Stay safe in the heat, check on your loved ones, and raise your voice for policies that make your community safer and healthier as temperatures continue to rise.

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Jul 3

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🌡️ Extreme temperatures are affecting communities across the world, and the risks are real.

Heatstroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer regulate its temperature. Without immediate treatment, it can become fatal.

Recognizing the warning signs could save a life.

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Jun 30

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At our #WHA79 panel on women and heart health, we explored how caregiving impacts women’s health and well-being, highlighting both the physical and mental health challenges caregivers face.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!

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Jun 22

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For many people, living with congenital heart disease doesn’t stop after childhood surgery. It often continues into adulthood, with ongoing monitoring, further procedures, and/or lifelong medication still part of their care journey.

The #WorldHeartReport 2026 highlights this lifelong reality and the need for stronger support for everyone living with CHD ❤️

Explore the report at the link in our bio.

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Jun 17

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1 in 3 deaths among women are caused by cardiovascular disease. Yet women are still too often misdiagnosed, with heart disease symptoms overlooked or mistaken for anxiety.

At our #WHA79 side-events in May, we explored the critical link between women and heart health. Dr Taskeen Khan explained that the tendency to attribute women’s physical complaints to mental illness has its roots in the history of ‘hysteria’.

Watch the whole session at the link in our bio.

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Jun 10

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Born with congenital heart disease (CHD), Grace survived multiple surgeries, a three-month coma, and a lifetime of challenges. Today, she uses her voice to support others living with CHD.

Our #WorldHeartReport 2026 highlights the urgent need for lifelong care, greater awareness, and equitable access to treatment for the millions of people living with congenital heart disease worldwide.

Access it at the link in our bio.

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Jun 5

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We only have one planet to call home, just as we only have one heart to carry us through life.

Every choice we make leaves a mark on our health and the Earth, so let's try to treat both more gently: what we consume, what we waste, how we show up in the world. It doesn't have to be perfect! Just more conscious and more caring.

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay ❤️

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Jun 3

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How do we accurately measure blood pressure, and how can effective hypertension treatment reach millions of people who need it?

In our latest podcast episode, Prof Alta Schutte and Prof Dorairaj Prabhakaran explore one of the most important challenges in cardiovascular health today.

🎧 Listen to the new episode at the link in our bio!

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