Sarah Larkin

Bio-Medical Science student at the University of Guelph

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

You might already know about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, like having high cholesterol, having diabetes, and being physically inactive. 🏃‍♀️

But did you know women can have other risk factors for cardiovascular disease? ❗🙋

Read more 👉 https://t.co/rIH27oPUpx

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Ready to join the fight against #heartdisease🫀?

I challenge everyone reading this tweet to sign up for this year's virtual #heartandstroke "Ride for the Heart". Donations go toward life changing research!

Click the link below to register! #biom4180

https://t.co/qb4Pf2L39o

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

@tamarwolle The premature & accelerated form of mitral valve disease in Cavalier's is heritable. Researchers are currently trying to identify genetic markers🧬. Check out the article below! #biom4180

https://t.co/hyvIGfWM1T

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

An #apple a day keeps the doctor away... right?🍏

Well, it may help keep #heartdisease away.
It truly is the perfect afternoon snack: sweet, associated with decreased blood pressure, & crunchy.

Don't neglect this classic snack! #hearthealth #biom4180

https://t.co/phiRoPhujJ

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

In need of a #studybreak? Head outside to soak up the sun and get in some aerobic exercise. Your🫀will thank you. #HeartHealth #biom4180

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

With summer☀️ comes #dietculture & I despise it.

Women with #bulimia are at an ⬆️ risk for arrhythmias.
Women with a history of bulimia appear to be at an ⬆️risk for #cardiovasculardisease.

Let this be a reminder to #BeKind to your body. #biom4180

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[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

#biom4180

[Julia Christian @julichri12]

Breathing exercises have many important applications in health. They can be used in a hypertensive emergency to slow breathing, increase baroreceptor sensitivity and decrease heart rate and peripheral vascular resistance. #biom4180
https://t.co/PkQhMaKu5W

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

@GwynBIOM21 It is so important to #getmoving! Start your day with a walk and perform a desk stretch routine daily.

Performing a simple stretch routine can help alleviate stress! Managing your #stress levels will benefit your🫀. Check out this article: https://t.co/3BKyA3lZtS
#biom4180

[OliviaBIOM @BIOMOlivia]

Hey #biom4180 #biom4110! Don’t miss your last opportunity to participate in Gryphons Give Blood Day!

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Anabolic-androgenic #steroids (AAS) can be taken in efforts to increase muscle💪 growth. The findings from the study linked below suggest that long term use is associated with accelerated coronary #atherosclerosis .

Protect your🫀. Read more⬇️ #biom4180
https://t.co/lQESGcnjiD

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

@KamrynMilroy I sometimes find myself becoming anxious before getting my BP taken & I am clearly not alone! I've linked an article discussing how to reduce anxiety before a doctor's appointment. These strategies may help tackle white coat hypertension. #biom4180
https://t.co/ipEQptmpOp

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Still wondering what's in a krabby patty? 🍔

I would double check with #Spongebob that they have no #transfat before eating them!

A diet high in trans fat puts individuals at risk for coronary #heartdisease.

Check out the study ⬇️ #biom4180

https://t.co/mF0CJyIaOt

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

#biom4180 #goforawalk #enjoytheoutdoors

[Taryn Kieller @tarynkieller]

Have you heard of #forestbathing? 🌳🛁

The concept originated in Japan and involves spending time walking/relaxing in a forest. Research shows that forest bathing has positive effects on #hearthealth including lower blood pressure + heart rate!

#biom4180
https://t.co/1Gk2cZ4clS

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Another good read regarding beta blockers and stage fright: https://t.co/gUMkmKMpRp

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Are you ready to 🎶rock out the show🎶 like #HannahMontana ? Or is stage fright getting to you?

Beta blockers lower🫀rate & blood pressure. Did you know they've been prescribed for #stagefright?
Taking them comes with risks. Read more⬇️ #biom4180

https://t.co/lm0WxVM6ZT

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Why did Ariel 🎶wanna be where the people are🎶?

Maybe it's because she found out Ursula had three hearts? 😱🧐

#Octopi have three hearts & a closed circulatory system. Want to know why? Read below. #biom4180 #animalfacts #Disney

https://t.co/kTcItSVmN4

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

If you have time to read this tweet, you have time to make a difference. ❤️ Visit https://t.co/CqPxzfoSYw today.

#1saves8 #beadonor #biom4180

[Charlotte Harvie @charlotteh4180]

Thank you @NotSoRAK for sharing your story with us today! Hearing about your experience as a🫀transplant recipient was truly amazing!

It only takes 2 mins to make a difference.

Register to be an organ donor here: https://t.co/fnRnOFWGHQ ♥️

#biom4180 #1saves8 #beadonor

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

Omecamtiv mecarbil (OM)💊 is designed to treat #HeartFailure with reduced ejection fraction.

OM increases cardiac contractility💪 by activating cardiac myosin.

A trial found that OM improved cardiac function. Read more below! #biom4180 #clinicaltrial

https://t.co/viVspZ4uaM

[Sarah Larkin @SarahMLarkin]

#biom4180 #frontlineworkers

[Janushi Gandhi @janushi_gandhi]

Thank you to #frontlineworkers for everything you do!❤️Being on the frontline isn't easy, especially when working night shifts!🌃 Disruption to the circadian rhythm causes an increased risk of #CVD among night shift workers. #biom4180

Link to study: https://t.co/rfmg83uygA