Protecting Your Heart In American Heart Month
February Reminds Us To Evaluate Our Heart Health
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you may be tired of the excessive amounts of heart-shaped items that are decorating stores and offices across the country. Do not ignore them just yet, though, because they do not only signify the romantic holiday. These decorations, cards, and candies can also serve as a reminder that February is American Heart Month.
This month is an important time to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. Awareness is crucial because this disease is—fortunately—largely preventable with healthy lifestyle choices. Making a few changes to your life can significantly increase your odds of avoiding this disease.
What can you do to protect your heart? Put simply – be healthier. Choose less-processed meals involving lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to keep your alcohol consumption to just one or two drinks, and eliminate smoking entirely. Make it a point to get at least thirty minutes of physical activity each day. You do not have to suffer running on the treadmill; even walking counts! Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked so you can be alerted of any potential heart health issues before they become serious.
Protecting your heart is extremely important, and health insurance will enable you to get the preventative care you need to monitor the health of this important organ. You deserve to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your heart is healthy, so it is important for you to carry health insurance that will enable you to get regular checkups.
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