February is American Heart Month

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the most common type. Coronary and other types of heart disease cause heart attacks, but by taking preventive measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease and also improve your overall health and well-being.  When we take care of #OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same. To learn more about #OurHearts in Action to encourage and motivate everyone to adopt heart-healthy behaviors, together, obtain Fact Sheets to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of social support for meeting health goals go to https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/american-heart-month.