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Heart Health Month blog

16 Feb: Tips for staying heart healthy during Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and the goal is to raise awareness about heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. On average, someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds, according to the American Heart Association.

While you should consult a health care professional if you have symptoms or risk factors related to heart disease, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help improve your long-term heart health. Monitoring high blood pressure, reducing stress and getting at least 20 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity a day have all been proven to reduce chances of heart disease.