American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month
Our friends at the American Heart Association (AHA) want you to Reclaim Your Rhythm this #HEARTMONTH. The theme focuses on shifting back to heart-healthy habits following two years of us all battling COVID-19. Take the time to understand your current risks and make healthy changes for your heart. Reclaiming your rhythm is something you can take charge of and make a priority.
Know the Facts About Heart Disease
According to the AHA, more than 800,000 Americans died from hearth-related illness in 2018. And, 1 in 4 deaths in America are attributed to heart disease. Genetics and lifestyle play major roles. Things like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use are factors in developing heart disease.
You Can Reclaim Your Rhythm
Of course, you can take control of your heart health right now. Make daily healthy changes to your diet so you can sustain a better way to eat. Add some physical activity to your daily routine. Make sure you are managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. Reduce your daily stress levels. It’s important that you learn your family’s health history and discuss ways to prevent heart disease with your doctor.
For a wealth of information, vist the American Heart Association website.
National Wear Red Day
Friday, February 4, 2022, is National Wear Red Day. On this day, we wear red to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women. For more information, check out the Wear Red for Women website.
TCC Is A Silver Level Target: BP Participant
Target: BP™ is a national initiative formed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) to improve blood pressure control rates and change the trajectory of cardiovascular health in the U.S. Joining Target: BP signifies our commitment to help reduce the number of Americans in Chautauqua County living with uncontrolled blood pressure. For more information, visit the Target: BP website.
