February is Heart Month

February is Heart Month

February 20, 2019
Yuliya Matthews

February is National Heart Month to help raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of all Americans. Heart Disease kills more people than Cancer and diabetes, but did you know that you can help prevent heart disease?

What is Coronary Heart Disease?

A disease where plaque builds up (and hardens over time) in the coronary arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart which can eventually cause a heart attack.

Risk Factors:

High Blood Cholesterol
High Level of Triglycerides
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes/Prediabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Lack of Physical Activity
Stress
Unhealthy Diet
Age
Gender
Family History

Ways to Lower your Chances of Heart Disease:

Exercise more
Stay at a healthy weight
Watch your salt intake
Quite smoking

How else can you help your heart?

Take a CPR class and learn how you can save a life! Also, locate the nearest AED at your workplace or when the next time you are at the mall, airport, your child’s school, etc…!

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Sources: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month/learn-more-about-heart-disease