Bethware Robotics Team Challenge Day

mid without touching the cups with their hands, and then they had to carry a golf ball from one area to another using only string and units including two mobile food pharmacies, an Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Mobile Lung CT Unit and the Atrium Health MED-1 Mobile Emergency Department. Atrium Health

Primary Care is currently building out its mobile health presence and will soon add a third mobile unit to its fleet - one more step to ensuring equitable access to health resources.

Although appointments are not necessary, patients may call 704-468-0137 to make an appointment or request additional information about the Drive to Thrive resources that are available.

Atrium bringing stateof-the-art OB-GYN care to the underserved communities. Photo by Atrium Health

FRIENDS OF CROWDERS MOUNTAIN – Students from Gardner Webb University, a newly relocated person from VA Beach, and some Gastonia folks created water diversions and removed overgrowth on the Crowders Mountain State Park Campground Trail connector and picked up litter on the Pinnacle. Future trailwork days will be announced when available on http://facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www.friendsofcrowders.com. For questions, contact the Park Office at 704-853-5375.

Health

From Page 7A set a reminder to get up and move throughout the day whether it’s to take a quick stretch break, go for mid-day walk with a coworker, or do jumping jacks in place.

3. Eat healthy and don’t forget to read food labels. A heart healthy diet includes foods that are high fiber and low in saturated fats, added sugars and salt (sodium).

A few helpful hints:

• Healthy fats are OK in moderation. These include unsalted nuts, cheese, eggs, fatty fish, avocado and olive oil.

• Fill your plate with color from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Bake or grill your food instead of frying it.

• Limit processed and packaged food. This includes deli meats, hot dogs, crackers, breads and sauces – which tend to be loaded with sodium.

• Plan ahead so that you have healthy meals and snacks on hand.

• Limit alcohol.

4. Manage stress. Periods of high stress can increase your blood pressure and quicken your heart rate. Find ways to destress – whether it’s listening to calming music, reading a book, doing yoga or just taking a walk outside.

5. Prioritize sleep. More research is linking poor sleep to heart woes. Try to clock 7-8 hours of sleep each night. It’s a good idea to put away devices and shut off the TV at least an hour before turning in. Be sure to let your doctor know if you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night, or if you don’t feel rested during the day.

6. Quit tobacco. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 that are known to cause cancer. Smoking, as well as breathing in someone else’s smoke, can also damage the lining of your blood vessels, which can set the stage for a heart attack or stroke. Need help quitting? Talk with your care team today.

7. Know the signs of a heart attack or stroke. Be sure you know the signs so you can act quickly to call 911 if needed. Always follow your gut.