Heart Health Month
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Your Heart Matters
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health and the steps we can take to reduce the risk of heart disease. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in protecting your heart and improving overall wellbeing.
Know Your Numbers
Health Metric | Recommended Goal |
Blood Pressure | < 120 / 80 |
Cholesterol | Monitor LDL, HDL, Triglycerides |
Blood Glucose | Routine Screening |
BMI | Healthy Range |
Resting Heart Rate | 60–100 bpm |
Heart Healthy Habits
Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
Limit sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars
Aim for 150 minutes of exercise weekly
Quit tobacco and avoid secondhand smoke
Prioritize sleep and stress management
Preventive Care = Heart Care
Preventive services play a key role in early detection and management of heart disease:
Annual physical exams
Cholesterol and blood pressure screenings
Diabetes screenings
Nutrition counseling and weight management programs
Heart Health Resources
Heart health education, recipes, and lifestyle tools American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/ Risk factors, prevention tips, and statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/index.html Research-based guidance on heart and vascular health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
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