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March 2020

Life’s Simple 7 gives patients tips to manage heart health

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7® identifies seven risk factors patients can manage through lifestyle changes to improve their cardiovascular health.

Life’s Simple 7 recommends the following:

  • Manage blood pressure
  • Control cholesterol
  • Reduce blood sugar
  • Get active
  • Eat better
  • Lose weight
  • Stop smoking

The American Heart Association also offers posters and other resources you can share with your patients on each topic. Click here** to visit the AHA website.

More heart health from FEP

The Federal Employee Program® offers members additional resources and tools to help take the first steps to improve their cardiovascular health:

  • Coordinated Care Program — 1-800-775-BLUE (2583)
  • 24/7 Nurse Line — 1-888-258-3432
  • Diabetic Meter Program — 1-855-582-2024
  • Hypertension Management Program — 1-800-482-3600
  • Telehealth for nutritional counseling — 1-855-636-1579
  • Online programs at www.fepblue.org
    • Online health coach
    • Tobacco cessation program
    • Telehealth
    • Personal Health Record to track, update and store health-related information

For additional assistance, FEP members can call Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600.

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