When we think of February, love always comes to mind. Whether it’s loving the groundhog or your Valentine, our hearts are full with the love we bear.
While we are bearing love for others, let’s show some love to ourselves and our heart.
While we are loving Groundhog Day, we can also wear red to remind ourselves that heart disease is still the number-one cause of death for Americans.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, nearly 650,000 Americans die of heart disease each year!
What can we do to protect our hearts?
- Keep an eye on our cholesterol and blood pressure,
- Monitor or limit our sodium intake,
- Manage our diabetes,
- Pump up our heart with exercise and activity,
- Manage stress
- Avoid smoking, and
- Watch our weight.
If you are a woman, please be aware of the risks and empower yourself to be an active participant in your care. Every heart is precious and deserves to be loved. So love yours today!
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