12 Feb February Heart Health
This February marks the 50th anniversary of America celebrating Heart Health Month.
The purpose of February Heart Health is to raise awareness to America’s leading cause of death for both male and females. Although the number of people who experience heart disease has decreased by 1 million per year over the past 50 years, our nation still suffers greatly from this horrible disease. Heart disease is still responsible for one in four deaths in the United States.
President Obama wrote in the annual federal proclamation that “By adopting a few healthy habits – getting regular exercise; not smoking; eating diets rich in fruits and vegetables and low in salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol – each of us can reduce our risk.” Seems simple enough. February Heart Health is a time to make change. The month of awareness has definitely made a positive change in our country’s history but we still have a long way to go to before we reach our goals.
Some of the leading causes of heart disease are obesity and hypertension or high blood pressure. Both of these factors can be treated simply by exercising. An easy brisk walk a couple times a week can greatly decrease your chances for acquiring this disease. By adding some muscle-strengthening and getting out for 30 minutes a day, you can make your chances even lower. Commit to 30 minutes a day and you are helping yourself for the rest of your life and creating habits that will stay with you.
Throughout this month there will be health fairs and informational sessions to inform and promote healthy living. For more information on February Heart Health you can log on to www.heart.org. This February practice healthy living and don’t forget to show your support on February 7 for National Wear Red Day!
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