American Heart Month: Eat More Plants, Move More!
February is American Heart Month! Join us this month in raising awareness about cardiovascular disease prevention.
1 in every 3 deaths in the United States are related to cardiovascular disease. This #HeartMonth, explore shareable resources from CDC to help you and your peers make heart-healthy choices and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. There’s work to be done across all age groups, not just among older adults!
Prevent Heart Disease
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack.
- Eat more plants. Mostly vegetables with some fruits, and eat less processed foods.
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Move more
- Don't smoke and limit your alcohol intake
Building healthy habits doesn’t happen overnight, but making small changes every day can make a big difference for your heart and brain health. Eating a whole foods diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough physical activity can help you lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Use this calendar to inspire a healthier lifestyle!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a variety of evidence-based strategies to prevent heart disease.
Learn more here!
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