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American Heart Month: 3 questions with a Nashville cardiologist

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown | Photo by NASHtoday
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. We spoke with Dr. Jay Patel, a cardiologist with Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, about why it’s never too soon to embrace heart-healthy habits — even as early as your 20s and 30s.

Q: What are some misconceptions about heart health and young people and how can they be corrected?

One of the major misconceptions is that people don’t recognize heart conditions can start as early as their 20s, more commonly in their 30s. Routine preventative health screening tests can help identify things early on and help prevent major issues. I think people just need to be a little more aware that although heart attacks do not happen very frequently at the age of 30, it does happen to a number of people.

Q: You mentioned the importance of health screening tests — what other advice would you give to people who want to take proactive steps for heart health in the long term?

There are three main categories, one being routine exercise. It’s recommended to exercise ~30 minutes a day for a minimum of five days a week. The second is dietary, so eating healthy and having at least one to two servings of vegetables and fruits a day with moderate consumption of alcohol — or minimal to no consumption of alcohol. The third is social aspects, things like tobacco avoidance, which is a big risk factor for having heart disease.

Q: What would you like for people to keep in mind as American Heart Month comes to an end?

It’s important to recognize that even though you might not have a family history, it doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Be proactive and preventative on terms of your healthcare and get some kind of annual screening with your primary care doctor — and you don’t even need to see a doctor to check your blood pressure. You can use a blood pressure machine at a grocery store every six months to make sure that things look OK.

[Health] can change over five-year time periods. If everything is normal today, that doesn’t mean that you’re good to go for another 20 years.

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Today, Feb. 27
  • Kodo | Monday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $30+ | The ensemble brings the “One Earth” tour to Nashville without the accompaniment of the Nashville Symphony.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $20+ | Cheer on the Preds on home ice.
  • Skee-Ball Tournament | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Up-Down Nashville, 927 Woodland St. | Free | Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate — sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1
  • Carrie Underwood | Wednesday, March 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $65+ | See the country star on her “Denim & Rhinestones” tour with special guest Jimmie Allen.
Thursday, March 2
  • Tommy Prine | Thursday, March 2 | 7 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $10 | Enjoy an evening of live music from singer-songwriter Tommy Prine and special guests.
  • Nashville Lawn and Garden Show 2023 | Thursday, March 2-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 500 Wedgewood Ave. | $2-$12 | Enjoy live gardens, spectacular floral designs, lectures + workshops from experts, plus more than 200 vendor booths as spring returns to Nashville at the 2023 Nashville Lawn and Garden Show.*
Friday, March 3
  • First Friday Night Market | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6-10 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Shop from 70+ Black-owned businesses at this monthly night market.

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Weather
  • 74Âş | Scattered showers | 70% chance of rain
Announced
  • Mayor Cooper and the Tennessee Titans finalized terms for the proposed $2.1 billion stadium. The deal will go before Metro Council on Tuesday, March 7 for the first of three required readings. The Titans agreed to contribute ~$47 million to a fund for nonprofits over the term of the lease. (WSMV)
Closed
  • The hot light is off. Krispy Kreme’s Midtown location (2103 Elliston Pl.) is permanently closed. It’s unclear why at this time, but plan a visit to locations on Thompson Lane and in Madison if the craving strikes. 🍩 (Nashville Post)
Award
  • The Johnny Cash Museum placed first in USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Music Museum.” Other Nashville finalists include the Patsy Cline Museum (No. 8) and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. (No. 9).
Sports
  • Nashville SC opened the 2023 MLS season with a 2-0 shutout victory over New York City FC on Saturday night. Walker Zimmerman scored the first goal, followed by a goal from Jacob Shaffelburg in the 80th minute. The team’s next home match is on Saturday, March 11 against CF MontrĂ©al. âš˝
  • Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile announced plans to retire at the end of the season. Poile, the only general manager in the team’s history, will be replaced by former head coach Barry Trotz on July 1.
Plan Ahead
  • Walk Bike Nashville’s 19th annual Tour de Nash returns Saturday, May 20. This year’s city-wide bike ride features three routes: City Tour (nine miles), Local Tour (25 miles), and the Grand Tour (45 miles). Early bird and group tickets (10 or more riders) are now available.
Edu
  • Belmont University announced a 30% tuition reduction for all master’s degrees in education beginning in fall 2023. Learn more about the university’s graduate offerings. (WTVF) 🎓
Pets
  • Popsicle company King of Pops — and its dog-friendly brand King of Pups — will pop-up at the Gulch Dog Park (1216 Pine St.) on the first Wednesday of every month through October from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pro tip: The first 25 pups get a free pop.
Eat
  • Offline is launching this March in Nashville, which means stellar restaurant recommendations are coming our way. Get matched with highly rated, locally-owned restaurants — and then get money towards the tab. Sign up for one of the 100 guaranteed spots for NASHtoday readers using code NASHTODAY.*
Shop
  • Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes. This sleek garment steamer is leakproof and lightweight, making it easy to steam your clothes from home or while on the go. Bonus: It heats up in just 30 seconds and is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. đź‘š *
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Got clutter?

Where to make spring cleaning donations in Nashville, TN

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We’re getting the itch for some home reorganization. | GIF by Pottencial Seguradora S.A. via Giphy
Where are our Monicas at? Spring cleaning season is on the horizon.

Start planning your attack (we mean, your approach) with these three tips to manage clutter:

If you’re cleaning out your closets
If you’re looking to donate furniture
  • Habitat ReStore will take furniture, appliances, tools, and other housing materials. It also offers donation pickups.
If you simply need more space
  • Neighbor offers storage options listed by locals. Rent anything from an attic, a shed, a spare bedroom, and a garage to store your stuff. Bonus: You can also rent parking spots.
MORE SPRING CLEANING TIPS
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.


Editor’s pick: Heads up, the Belcourt Theater’s annual Best Picture Marathon (plus other Oscar picks) kicks off Friday, March 3 and runs through Saturday, March 11. See the list of films and showtimes. 🎥


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