Motivational Bookmark: Build Strong Relationships

Strong relationships are a core component of any fitness program. The stronger your relationships, the more support you will have to do good things for your body, mind, and soul.

Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.

Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company. — Booker T. Washington, educator

A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for one another.

Charity Showcase

In celebration of American Heart Month (February) . . .

The American Heart Association works to teach people how to identify heart attacks and strokes as well as funds research and treatment for heart disease. Donate via http://www.americanheart.org, or by calling 800-242-8721.

Heart Attack Warning Signs

Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. Here are signs that a heart attack is happening:

Chest Discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of your chest that last more than a few minutes – or goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, pain, or fullness.

Upper Body Discomfort: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of Breath: This symptom can come with or without chest discomfort.

Other Signs: Nausea, lightheadedness, or breaking out in a cold sweat.

If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 right away or have someone drive you to the hospital.

Curator: John Kremer