The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and your Greenwald & Gerke Senior Real Estate Specialists team celebrate February as American Heart Month. The intent is to shine a light on heart health.
The Bad News: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., for both women and men.
The Good News: You can do many things to protect your heart and maintain your health.
Understand Your Risks
· High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are two major risk factors for heart disease.
· February is an ideal time to get both checked. If either number is high, you and your doctor can embark on efforts to bring it down to a safer range.
Follow a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
· You can take key steps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
· Lowering your risk of heart disease also will improve overall health and well-being.
· Major risk factors include lack of physical activity, poor diet and tobacco use. Modifying each of these is within your control.
· If you smoke, stop!
· If you don’t exercise, start!
· Learn about heart-healthy eating so you can make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight.
· Eat more fruits and vegetables. Limit foods that contain fat – especially trans fats – and added sugars. Check product labels before you buy.
· Getting sufficient sleep and managing stress will also help you thrive.
Keep On Ticking
Celebrate American Heart Health Month with us, and let’s make every day Heart Health Day!
Home is Where the Heart Is
We at Greenwald & Gerke have a heart for our real estate clients, especially seniors facing daunting home-selling decisions. Call us at (844) 782-9674 for a complimentary consultation.
DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS CULLED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND IS INTENDED SOLELY AS GENERAL EDUCATION. FOR SPECIFIC, INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS, CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
