In support of National Heart Month, Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR members wore red in support. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy
choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and
families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.
Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing
heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives.
You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease.
Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have
heart disease. To lower your risk:
• Watch your weight.
• Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
• Get active and eat healthy.
For more information, visit http://healthfinder.gov/nho/pdfs/februarynhotoolkit.pdf.
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