What are common misconceptions of cardiovascular disease?
Stigma and misunderstanding is common with cardiovascular illnesses. Help others understand what misconceptions exist and how to combat these false assumptions.
if only the world was kinder.... But someone reminded me, life was never guaranteed to be nice....remind me to check the fine print next time...lol 
A lot of people think that only the elderly get heart disease diagnosis. When in all actuality heart disease doesn't discriminate and you can get the diagnosis at any age. It's an unfortunate reality.
That only people who practice a unhealthy lifestyle are subject to heart disease. While that behavior accelerates it, many factors come into play.. many not known.
when someone sees me using the motorized carts when shopping don't assume I'm just lazy, I literally find it difficult to walk distances. Even if I look perfectly fine I tire out very easily. I haven't figured out how to combat it yet... All too new for me yet.
Mary
Thanks so much for raising this point,
. The world would be a much kinder place if we recognize that most people are doing the best that they can. - Cody (Team Member)
