American Heart Month 

 

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage people to take steps to maintain a healthy heart. Since heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, people must take preventative measures to ensure their hearts stay healthy.

Here are some ways to participate in American Heart Month:

1.      Get a heart-healthy checkup: Schedule a visit to your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart health markers.

2.      Exercise regularly: Get 30 minutes of moderate exercise like walking, cycling, or swimming as many times a week as possible.

3.      Eat a heart-healthy diet: Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats, and limit your intake of salt, saturated fat, and added sugars.

4.      Quit smoking: If you smoke, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your heart health.

5.      Managing stress: Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time with friends and family.

6.      Support heart health research: Consider donating to organizations that support heart health research, such as the American Heart Association.

By participating in American Heart Month, you can help raise awareness about heart disease and encourage others to take steps to maintain a healthy heart. This way, we can lessen the burden of cardiovascular disease and boost people's health everywhere.