“During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love. Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay "heart healthy" for yourself and your loved ones.”
Strategies for better heart health:
· Get a checkup at least once a year.
· Monitor your blood pressure.
· Get your cholesterol checked.
· Eat a healthy diet.
· Exercise Regularly.
· Don’t Smoke.
· Limit Alcohol Use.
· Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugars closely.
· Take your medication to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or diabetes.
Strategies for better heart health:
· Get a checkup at least once a year.
· Monitor your blood pressure.
· Get your cholesterol checked.
· Eat a healthy diet.
· Exercise Regularly.
· Don’t Smoke.
· Limit Alcohol Use.
· Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugars closely.
· Take your medication to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or diabetes.
Originally Posted in the Young at Heart Instructor Newsletter - January 2015