Febuary is Heart Month

Today is the start of American Heart Month and it is time to get your heart in shape. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause in both men and women, and half of those are in women. Heart Disease does not discriminate and affects all races and genders and 1 in every 4 deaths was due to heart disease. I am not trying to scare you straight, but I want to inform you of the staggering statistics that are associated with this disease. We need to make a change in our lives for ourselves and for our loved ones. I want to be around for my future grandchildren and grow old with my husband. Don’t you want to be around for someone?  


There are medical conditions and lifestyle choices that can put you at higher risk for heart disease and these include:

• High Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Cigarette smoking
• Overweight and/or poor diet
• Lack of Physical Activity
• Alcohol Use

So let’s forget the traditional New Year’s Resolutions, think of your heart health this year. This month we are going to give you some recipe ideas and exercises to get you started on your way to a healthier heart. Look every day for some helpful tips and ideas. Happy Heart Month!