Commerce Wellness - It's Time!

American Heart Month

February has been proclaimed as American Heart Month.

 

Click here...for the presidential proclamation regarding American Heart Month.

 

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or a stroke.  These conditions are also leading causes of disability preventing people from working and enjoying family activities. 

In September 2011 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched Million Hearts, co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Million Hearts is a national initiative that aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes in the United States.

The Commerce Wellness Committee would like to share several resources that can empower you to make heart-healthy choices to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Here are some helpful links from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association:

http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/

http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/about_mh.html

http://www.cdc.gov/HeartDisease/

The American Heart Association

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Website outlines ways to help you understand heart disease, the risk factors, and how to determine if you are at risk. The Heart Truth Videos are available for more about heart attack warning signs and risk factors:

  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/lower-risk/index.htm

Having a healthy lifestyle can also taste good.
For a collection of recipes that are good for your heart, click here:

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/