Going Red in Feb for American Heart Month

GOING RED in FEB for American Heart Month SOBERING STATS ABOUT HEART DISEASE Leading cause of death for American men and women 80 million Americans have heart disease Claims a life every 33 seconds BEHIND FEBRUARY'S AMERICAN HEART MONTH Launched in 1963 by the American Heart Association FEBRUARY The President issues a yearly proclamation designating Feb. as American Heart Month American Heart Month is an important time for heart health education and fundraising Symbolized by the color red COMMIT TO HEART HEALTH IN FEBRUARY AND BEYOND 1. Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet Choose whole grains, fruits, and veggies Avoid saturated and trans fat 2. Get Active 30 minutes of activity most days is recommended Talk to your doctor before starting a new routine 3. Stop Smoking Śmoking more than doubles your risk of heart disease Your doctor can help you quit 4. Achieve a Healthy Weight Obesity increases heart disease risk A healthy diet and exercise will help 5. Take Medications as Prescribed Use cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes meds as needed Talk to your doctor about taking a daily aspirin PROVIDED BY LAWNWOOD Regional Medical Center wwW.LAWNWOODMEDBLOG.COM SOURCES http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/ http://www.theheartfoundation.org/heart-disease-facts/heart-disease-statistics/ http://voicesyahoo.com/american-heart-month-why-its-important-2473619.html?cat=5