The meeting was called to order by club President Tom Craig. Tom reminded the club members of the upcoming board meeting on February 4 at Kave at 7:30 am.  Meeting topics will include the location of future board meetings, our club project with Play Attention, and Barbertonopoly. Selena reminded club members of our upcoming social event on February 26 at Wolf Creek Winery, open spots still remain. Also, open spots remain in the spring for speakers at a club meeting.
 
Our speaker was club member, Dave Stephens. Dave spoke about Heart Healthy Living. He recommended the use of the many educational materials available at the American Heart Assn. website. He shared that Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the world and the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 375,000 Americans a year.  
 
The main risk factors to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system:
  • Manage Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
  • Control Cholesterol High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke.
  • Reduce Blood Sugar.
  • Get Active
  • Eat Better
  • Lose Weight
  • Stop Smoking Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best