Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Be Good to Your Heart

With the annual observance of St. Valentine’s Day having just been celebrated on the 14th of this month, it’s appropriate that February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to start leading a heart-healthy lifestyle. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA), 80% of heart disease and stroke events are preventable.

The following are risk factors for heart disease and related conditions:
  • Smoking
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Physical inactivity

Here are some tips from the AHA:

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