A Handy Guide for Heart Health

A Handy Guide for Heart Health Did you know that heart disease... Causes more deaths than cancer and Is the top cause of death in the U.S.? Kills someone every 33 seconds? AIDS combined? Risky business for your heart High blood pressure/ cholesterol Smoking Obesity Diabetes Heart attack Fatigue, weakness warning signs Shortness of breath Pain in arm, shoulder, Chest pain or neck Nausea If you're experiencing symptoms, go to the ER right away or callI 9-1-1! Homing in on better heart health Control other Stop smoking, limit drinking Get 30 minutes of physical activity most days medical conditions (Ex: diabetes) Eat more: Fruits/veggies Whole grains Lean proteins Provided by: HCA Brandon Regional Hospital www.social.brandonhospital.com Sources: http://www.theheartfoundation.org/heart-disease-facts/heart-disease-statistics/ http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm