Heart disease has probably already touched you or someone you know. More than 82 million Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. That is a staggering but true statistic. Because of this, and in recognition of American Heart Month, the Strickland Heart Center at GMC-Lawrenceville is encouraging everyone to make heart-healthy choices to fight heart disease. So in the month of February (and onward), take time each day to love your heart.
10 Ways to Love YOUR Heart
- Be active. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day. If you need help with getting started with an exercise program or if you are a veteran, our trained exercise specialists at Gwinnett SportsRehab can help.
- Eat smart. Enjoy a diet low in sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, and rich in fruits, vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains and monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. Our registered dieticians at Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center can customize a diet to meet your specific goals.
- Don’t smoke. Visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/classes to sign up for a Freshstart Smoking Cessation class.
- Know your numbers. Write down your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and body mass index. Discuss with your doctor healthy numbers for you and how to help keep your heart healthy.
- De-stress. Stress can cause us to overeat, be sedentary or engage in other health-risk behaviors like smoking, all of which can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Take control of stress by meditating, writing in a journal or going for a brisk walk.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Losing even a small amount of weight can help to decrease your risk.
- Evaluate your risk. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, family history and other medical conditions can all increase your risk of developing heart disease. Know which factors affect you and what you can do to reduce them.
- Listen to your heart. When warning signs pop up, pay attention to them. By visiting a doctor early, your chances of avoiding a serious condition increase.
- Know the facts. Read up on heart disease. By knowing about the culprit, you will be better prepared to help prevent and fight it. Visit americanheart.org for more information.
- Follow-up regularly. Keep track of your heart health and risk factors by visiting your doctor regularly for medical checkups.
*This information was provided by The American Heart Association, americanheart.org.
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