American Heart Month is upon us

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including stroke and heart attack, are our nation’s No. 1 killer! Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month in an effort to urge Americans to join the fight against these diseases.

According to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2010 Update, nearly 2,300 Americans die of CVD each day, and about 18% of those deaths were individuals younger than 65. More than 81 million American adults (33%) have one or more types of CVD. The estimated direct and indirect cost of CVD for 2010 is $503.2 billion.

While some risk factors are genetic, there are several that are controllable:
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Obesity
• Poor nutrition/diet
• Smoking
• Stress

One can reduce these risks by maintaining an active lifestyle, controlling cholesterol, eating a well-balanced diet that is low in calories and full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, managing blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing blood sugar and quitting smoking.

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