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Prisma Health On Call: Answers to your heart health questions 🫀

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Prisma Health heart and vascular specialists are here to answer your questions. | Photo provided by Prisma Health

February is American Heart Month — which means there’s no better time to ensure this essential organ keeps you going strong. 🫀

That’s why we asked readers to submit their heart-related questions for this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call — our Q+A series that connects you to the healthcare professionals at Prisma Health. Here with the answers are Prisma Health’s heart and vascular specialists, who tackle questions about inherited cholesterol, heart disease prevention, exercise safety, heart issues vs. acid reflux, and more.

See the full Q+A below.

Q: How do you improve your average heart rate during cardio (i.e. build endurance by keeping heart rate in a lower zone before exercising in higher zones)?

A: The best way to develop and maintain an average heart rate that remains within a healthy range is to engage in routine moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes 5x per week. During these exercises individuals should target to keep their heart rate around 65% of their maximum heart rate for their age. Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age.

Q: I am a 59-year-old Black male. What can I do to prevent heart disease?

A: The best way to prevent heart disease is to have a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle involves eating a healthy diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits and low in cholesterol dense foods like meat and dairy. It should also include regular exercise at least 3-5 times per week. Abstaining from smoking is very important as well. Managing stress in your life and getting regular sleep is also beneficial. Have regular checks to look for issues that could raise your risk for heart disease like high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers will have a big impact on your risk for heart disease.

If you would like more information on this, the American Heart Association has more information on the topic through their initiative called Life’s Essential Eight and you can review this on their website.

Keep reading to learn about heart murmurs, anxiety, heart attacks that come out of nowhere, and more.*

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This content was created in partnership with Prisma Health and written by Bethany Harris.*

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Wednesday, Feb. 22

New Poe Mill Neighborhood Association 2023 Housing Fair | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Park Place Church of God, 221 Orders St., Greenville | Free | Learn about homeownership, rental, and repair information for Poe Mill, Stratham Place, Brutontown, New Washington Heights, and the Boulder Creek Apartments.
Beer and Cider Tasting | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Clock Tower Tap Room, 120 S. Main St., Ste. B, Simpsonville | Free entry| Reserve your spot to sip on craft beer and cider while learning about Greenville Events and Social Scene.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Caroline Jones | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 8-11 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15-$20 | A member of the Zac Brown Band, this country singer-songwriter has been called “an ambitious, entrepreneurial guitar heroine” by Rolling Stone.
Pop-Up Seed Library | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Take home up to five packets of seeds to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Friday, Feb. 24

Southern Home and Garden Show | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $5-$8 | Shop thousands of sqft of exhibits featuring landscaping, interior design, and home entertainment.
Yoga at the Swamp | Friday, Feb. 24 | 2:30 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | $5 | Stretch it out with instructor Karina Adi Juca in this slow flow class.

Saturday, Feb. 25

The Legendary James Brothers | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 2 p.m. | Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | $7 | The oldest Gospel group in the US, featuring brothers Leon and Marshall, perform award-winning classics.
Meals on Wheels of Greenville Sweetheart Charity Ball | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6-11:30 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $175 | Join Meals on Wheels of Greenville for an elegant night out for a good cause — enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions + live music.*

Sunday, Feb. 26

Comedy Night | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Social House, 25 Delano Dr., Unit A, Greenville | $10 | Enjoy stand up comedy from headliner Christian Williams to wind down your weekend.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

75º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Sports

It’s almost match time. Get your tickets to the Greenville Triumph’s home opener on Saturday, March 25 against the Richmond Kickers. It will be the team’s first game of the season in its new home: Furman’s Paladin Stadium. ⚽

Outdoors

Volunteer on Saturday, March 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Long Branch Mitigation Site (Woodside Avenue) to help remove invasive plant species and litter from property protected by Naturaland Trust and Upstate Forever. 🌿

Cause

Greenville is getting more accessible. In honor of the late Barbara Stone — a champion for individuals with disabilities in Greenville — her foundation has partnered with the City of Greenville for a new project that will be announced at Barbara’s 90th Birthday Bash on Saturday, March 4. Get your tickets.
Greenville Women Giving — a philanthropic organization — wants your help honoring the women you look up to by contributing to its Annual SHEro Campaign. Make a $50 donation by Saturday, April 15 to have your SHEro featured in the Greenville News and help support GWG’s endowment, which goes towards needs in our community.

Pets

How paw-some. Aloft Greenville Downtown is bringing back its foster dog adoption program in partnership with Last Chance Animal Rescue. Follow Aloft’s Instagram for the future furry features and learn how you can support the rescue. 🐾

Kids

Can you believe it’s time to start registering for summer camps? Kidding Around Greenville rounded up 120+ Upstate camps and how to register. Pro Tip: Search by interest like “Art Camps” or “Cooking Camps.”

Travel

Ready to hit the skies with expedited security? Stop by GSP now until Friday, March 3 to register for TSA PreCheck in the Mobile Enrollment RV. Start here by clicking new enrollment and filling out an application to secure your appointment time — you’ll have to choose “Greer, SC - Truck Pop-Up: GSP 2/21-3/3.” ✈️

Health

Are you on blood thinners? It’s estimated that two to three million people take blood thinners in the US every year. Prisma Health interventional cardiologist Jarred Sargeant, MD, answers common blood thinner questions — including whether or not you should be taking aspirin. 🫀*

Shop

What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*

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No. 1 sounds pretty good

BMW named largest automotive exporter in the US ninth year straight

BMW exports waiting to ship at the Port of Charleston. | Photo by Fred Rollison via BMW | Fred Rollison

BMW Manufacturing was the largest US automotive exporter by value in 2022, marking the ninth straight year the German automotive company leads the nation in exports.

We’re breaking down the accomplishment by the numbers:

416,301 | Total BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes produced by Plant Spartanburg in 2022 (the second-highest production total in the plant’s history)
$9.6 billion | Total export value for those 416,301 vehicles
60%+ | Percentage of Plant Spartanburg X models that were sold out of all purchased BMW vehicles in the US in 2022
16.6% | Percentage of vehicles that were plug-in hybrid vehicles (69,200 total)

Things haven’t slowed down in 2023: Production on the 2024 BMW X5 and X6 starts in April.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: This newsletter was written in its entirety while enjoying the warmer weather outside. ☀️

This spring tease has me ready for outdoor events season, and if you’re equally excited to spend your Thursdays at Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and ring in your weekend at Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, the City is looking for help selling tickets, filling beer, and helping make sure the events go off without a hitch.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Plan the perfect spring break with our list of kid-friendly Greenville activities.

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