Pequeños pasos para el corazón, #DesdeElCorazón: Fija una fecha para dejar de fumar

Dejar de fumar requiere un gran esfuerzo. Empieza paso a paso, día a día. Fija una fecha, busca apoyo, mantente activa y registra tu progreso. Para información adicional, visita https://espanol.smokefree.gov(link is external). Este es un video de The Heart Truth®, un programa patrocinado por el Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre (NHLBI, por sus siglas en inglés), que forma parte de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH).

Podemos: juego de adivinanza. Desafía a tus hijos a comer más saludable.

¡Desafía a tus hijos a llevar una vida más sana comiendo alimentos saludables! Mira este video para ver cómo puedes alentar a tus hijos a tomar decisiones más saludables mediante actividades familiares, como este juego de adivinanza. Este es un video del Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre (NHLBI, por sus siglas en inglés), que forma parte de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH).

Managing High Blood Pressure With Lifestyle Changes

Kendra Scott often felt tired and had headaches. After getting a high blood pressure reading at a health fair, she made an appointment with her doctor — and she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Kendra committed to eating healthy and getting more physical activity, and she eventually lost nearly 60 pounds. Watch this video to see how Kendra has learned to manage her blood pressure and live a healthy, active life — and how support from her family has helped. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Challenge Your Child to Be Active and Healthy

Watch this video to see how you can encourage your child to be physically active by doing activities they enjoy, like dancing. Challenge your child to lead a healthier life by being more active! This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov(link is external) Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi(link is external) Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI(link is external)

Learn to Make a Heart-healthy Pasta Recipe

Eating healthy is important for heart health, and it can be delicious, too! Watch this video and learn how to make a heart-healthy pasta recipe that’s low in salt and packed with whole grains and vegetables. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program’s goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Quit Smoking to Keep your Heart Healthy

Going tobacco-free is a big move. Watch this video to learn small steps you can take to help you quit, and visit SmokeFree.gov for helpful resources. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Small Steps for the Heart, #FromTheHeart: Know Your Numbers

Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help you better understand your risk for heart disease. Watch this video to learn how to stay on top of your blood pressure. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Small Steps for the Heart, #FromTheHeart: Be Physically Active

Getting enough physical activity is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy. Watch this video to get simple tips for moving more during your day — like getting off the bus a stop early or taking the stairs at work. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

A Morning Walk Might Be Just What the Heart Needs!

Try to be active for 30 minutes a day to protect your heart health. If you can’t fit that in, do what you can! Even 5 minutes of physical activity has real health benefits. We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — try taking a quick morning walk! This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Eat Healthy for Your Heart!

Cooking healthy meals at home is better for your heart health than getting takeout! Takeout food is often high in sodium, saturated fat, and sugar. We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — cook healthy meals at home. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Make an Appointment to Talk with Your Doctor About Heart Health!

Make a doctor’s appointment to talk about how to keep your heart healthy. Talk to your doctor your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose (sugar) numbers! We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — make an appointment with your doctor soon rather than later. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Get Enough Sleep to Protect Your Heart Health!

Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to help keep your heart healthy! We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — turn off your laptop and get some rest. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Dedication Ceremonies, National Library of Medicine (1961)

This film is a start-to-finish record of the dedication ceremonies for the new building of the National Library of Medicine that were held on December 14, 1961. Dr. Worth Daniels was the master of ceremonies. He introduced a clergyman who gave the invocation. Daniels then read a message from President John F. Kennedy and introduced a number of dignitaries in the audience and on the podium. This was followed by brief remarks by Frank B. Rogers, then NLM director, and by Abraham Ribicoff, then Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

An Interview with Kerry Kelly Novick, February 12, 2014 (NLM, 2014)

Interdisciplinary and Intergenerational Connections: Personal and Professional Reflections on Gene Kelly's 1945 Film "Combat Fatigue Irritability," an interview at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Interviewers: Jeffrey S. Reznick, Chief, History of Medicine Division of the U.S. National Library of Medicine; and Michael J. Sappol, Historian, History of Medicine Division of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.