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By Nurse Diane
I've been doing alot of thinking about hearts
lately. Trying to design my Valentine's
Day cards, deciding what kind of treats I want to fix for my family, thinking
of people that I love, all these things come to my mind as Valentine's Day
approaches. I guess I am not alone when
it comes to thinking about hearts this month.
That is why the American Heart Association has chosen February as Heart
health Month.
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According to the CDC, Cardiovascular disease is the
leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from
heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. In November 2011, the Department of Health
and Human Services launched a program called one Million Hearts. The goal of this program is to prevent 1
million heart attacks over the next 5 years.
They are trying to raise awareness by promoting healthy food choices,
encouraging exercises, teaching preventative measures such as stop smoking, and
getting regular checkups and following your doctor’s orders.
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I have a friend who's heart is as big as Texas. He has had health problems with his heart,
and recently had a pacemaker inserted.
He is very cautious about his Dr's orders. He eats properly; he takes his medications
regularly, and exercises three days a week, well more than that normally. He doesn't drink or smoke, and had cut down
on his caffeine intake. He is doing all
he can to keep his heart healthy and functioning for a very long time.
Here are some recommendations from the CDC to keep your
heart healthy:
- Get up and get active by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.
- Know your ABCS:
Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin every day.
Find out if you have high Blood pressure or Cholesterol,
and if you do, get effective treatment.
If you Smoke, get help to quit.
- Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sodium and Trans fat.
- Take control of your heart health by following your doctor's prescription instructions.
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For more information about how to make your heart healthier,
visit this site:
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