This is I.T. (Inconvenient Truth)!! – Be My Valentine, Heart Health

This is I.T. (Inconvenient Truth)!! – Be My Valentine

February is Heart Awareness Month. Do you know if heart conditions are in your family history? Have you had your heart checked by a cardiologist? Did you know heart problems can affect any age? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and children in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.

The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.

Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives.

How can American Heart Month make a difference?

We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it — both at home and in the community.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Encourage families to make small changes, like using spices to season their food instead of salt.
• Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of the school day. This can help students start good habits early.
• Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking out about ways to prevent heart disease.