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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

South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 9 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $20-$55 | Watch the Gamecocks take on Alabama, the current No. 2 team in the country.
Broadway in Columbia • Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show | Wednesday, Feb. 22-Thursday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $39-$65 | This is a reimagining of the classic show with spectacular stage and costume designs.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Wine in the Garden | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The River Road and Jasmine Houses, 2208 North Lake Dr., Columbia | $60 | Each Spanish wine will be paired with a small bite curated by chef Nick Rodriguez.
Irmo Library Donation Day | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where Friends volunteers will assist in unloading.

Friday, Feb. 24

South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Pennsylvania Quakers Baseball | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $12-$15 | Don’t forget about the clear bag policy as you enter the stadium.
Stagbriar, Persona La Ave, Outerego | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $12-$15 | Local folk-rock band Stagbriar will perform songs from their upcoming album due out later this year.

Monday, Feb. 27

Hampton Street Vineyard Italian Wine Dinner | Monday, Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $78 | This dinner features four courses, five wines, one grappa, and an experience to remember.*

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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Plan your tennis getaway to the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open 🎾

New + improved: The state-of-the-art Credit One Stadium reopened in 2022 following a series of upgrades and enhancements. | Photo provided by Charleston Tennis LLC

Want to experience world-class tennis in a world-class city? Head to the Credit One Charleston Open (happening from Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 9) and watch as top-ranked players like Ons Jabeur, Jessie Pegula, Belinda Bencic, and Madison Keys compete in the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America.

Off the court, the tournament will feature refined dining options, interactive activities, live music, and more. Tournament tickets and packages are now on sale.*

GAME, SET, MATCH

Weather

80º | Partly cloudy | 12% chance of rain

Development

FHT II of Richland County proposed a new 300-unit apartment development on vacant land near the interchange of Fort Jackson Boulevard + Interstate 77. Plans for the new $60 million community include walking trails, a pool, and a clubhouse. The proposal will be heard at the March 2 Zoning Appeals meeting. 🏠 (The State)

Community

New signage has been installed at the Riverwalk in Cayce and West Columbia thanks to a $137,000 grant from the SC Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. The signs point to destinations along the trail along with attractions like the Cayce Arts District. 🦦 (WLTX)

Show

Comedic duo Steve Martin and Martin Short are returning to the Township Auditorium on October 14 with Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Tickets for the “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” tour go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday. 🪕

Number

$2.5 million. That’s how much Lexington-based healthcare tech company Hank AI received in funding to further its data processing technology. HANK DocuVision is also integrating with Concur Invoice forming a new automation to eliminate manual data entry for purchase order processing. 💻

Arts

Stormwater Studios is hosting “Whole” — a photography exhibition from photographer Gerry Melendez — from Feb. 25-March 5. The award-winning Salvadorian photographer and filmmaker’s latest exhibit is a collection of black-and-white photography focused on the individual subject. 📸 (Jasper Magazine)

Pets

Registration is open for Pawmetto Lifeline’s annual Bark to the Park fundraiser at Saluda Shoals Park. The spring fundraiser to help homeless pets is one of the largest dog-friendly events in the Midlands with dog contests, vendors, and more. 🐕

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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River cleanup to resume in April

Congaree River cleanup update

Dominion Energy expects to remove 40,000 tons of tar-like material from the Congaree River. | Photo by SCDHEC

Seasonal work to clean up a portion of the Congaree River near the Gervais Street bridge will begin again in mid-April. Dominion Energy wrapped up its first season of work on Oct. 7, 2022.

During the first year, Dominion Energy was able to:

Complete the cofferdam for Area 1
Conduct unexploded ordnance evaluations for Area 1 and Area 2
Leak testing and sealing

When operations begin work this spring, Dominion Energy plans to:

Seal leaks in the Area 1 cofferdam
Build an internal berm across Area 1
Remove the sediment and coal tar from within Area 1
Remove the Area 1 cofferdam
Time permitting, build Area 2 cofferdam and begin Area 2 removal activities

Cleanup operations are expected to take three years in all and remove 40,000 tons of tar-like material from the river.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by David.

Editor’s pick: The Mardi Gras Festival at City Roots last Saturday was a blast. If you missed it, check out some of our photos here. If you’re still looking to let the good times roll, Steel Hands is hosting a Mardi Gras event on Saturday.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about the upcoming changes to the South Main Street District, here.

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