Every year a number of hunters go out into the woods but don't come back. Heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrests can occur from the excitement and stress of seeing that big buck or 16-foot bear.
UM is holding an event to help hunters get their body in order before that big hunt turns deadly for the wrong party.
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And, for those hunters who will be stocking up on gear at the giant
Cabela’s outfitters in Dundee, Mich. on the weekend of August 23 and 24, there’s an exciting free option: stopping by the second annual Heart of the Hunter Health Fair sponsored by the University of Michigan
Cardiovascular Center.
From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, U-M doctors, nurses, and exercise and nutrition experts will be on hand to help hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and their families get ready for a healthy hunting season.
Visitors to the U-M tents in front of the store will be able to get their cardiovascular risk, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels checked for free. They can also learn from U-M experts about their personal cardiovascular health risks — and what they can do now to prevent problems down the road. Appointments for visits to the U-M Cardiovascular Center will even be available for those who want individualized follow up.
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