💓( ¨*•.¸(¨*•.¸´•. American Heart Month 💓( ¨*•.¸(¨*•.¸´•.

💓( ¨*•.¸(¨*•.¸´•.  February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. This month, we are highlighting Million Hearts, an initiative dedicated to preventing the nation's leading killers and empowering everyone to make heart-healthy choices.
We can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

 February, 2018 is American Heart Month. You be the judge. Here are the symptoms from the American Heart Association. All I will add is that they can go on for weeks / months ( if you live long enough) untreated causing more damage to your heart: Heart Attack Warning Signs.

               ☀ HOW TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE?

• Know your blood pressure and keep it under control.
• Exercise regularly.
• Don't smoke.
• Get tested for diabetes and if you have it, keep it under control.
• Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and keep them under control.
• Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
•       ☀ Take action to promote heart health. Celebrate National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Encourage everyone in your community to wear red on February 3, 2017. Host an American Heart Month event at a local school, health center, or library.
•      ☀ During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love.
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                                                      ☀ Heart Attack Warning Signs

☀ Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the "movie heart attack," where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

☀ As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1.
Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. The staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.
If you can't access the emergency medical services (EMS), have someone drive you to the hospital right away. If you're the one having symptoms, don't drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other

☀ During American Heart Month in February and throughout the year, hospitals, schools, and corporations can offer educational and inspirational products to employees and community members, encouraging heart health awareness and heart attack prevention tactics for women and men. Food diaries, fitness journals, health handbooks, and healthy cookbooks are just some of the motivational and instructional products doctors, nurses, counselors, and other health specialists can provide to the community. And our lapel pins, stress balls, pedometers, and water bottles are fun giveaways to offer at corporate wellness events, employee health fairs, university gatherings, and other events.

                                💓Take the Million Hearts Challenge Today💓

☀ Prevention starts with everyone. Protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke by understanding the risks and taking these steps

• Drive the initiative by challenging your family and friends to take the Million Hearts pledge at http://millionhearts.hhs.gov.
• Get up and get active by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.
• Know your ABCS:
  • Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin every day.
  • Find out if you have high Blood pressure or Cholesterol, and if you do, get effective treatment.
  • If you Smoke, get help to quit.
• Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sodium and trans fat.
• Take control of your heart health by following your doctor’s prescription instructions.

Together, we can all be one in a million this Heart Month and every month. To learn more, visit http://millionhearts.hhs.gov.

 WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEART....  HOPE YOU DO TOO!    

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