Did you know that February is American Heart Month? 
It’s a national effort put forth by a variety of health organizations such as The CDC, and The American Heart Association, hoping to raise awareness about heart disease in women and provide information to help minimize the risk.
It’s a national effort put forth by a variety of health organizations such as The CDC, and The American Heart Association, hoping to raise awareness about heart disease in women and provide information to help minimize the risk.A scary statistic is that 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year. Even scarier? Heart disease is the #1 (Number One) cause of death for both men and women. Yikes.
Ok, so what can you do to reduce your risk?
Here’s a few of the things you can do:
- Watch your cholesterol, sodium and fat intake.
- Exercise at least 4 days per week for at least 30 minutes.
- Practice portion control and watch your weight.
- Practice mindfulness, meditation or other stress-reducing activities.
The bottom line is take care of your health, if you have increased risks do something to lower them.
For more information and a comprehensive list of ways to help prevent or reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, visit the American Heart Association.
Now go run!
Keli 🙂
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