February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month. We’re not quite sure who designated it as such, but it’s still a great reminder that we all need to pay attention to heart protection and health. Heart disease remains the #1 killer in the US.
So, I’ve been pondering what this means and what steps I should be taking, especially since my father died of a heart attack at 37 years old. Pretty scary… I found that our partner for the “I’m Tired of Heart Disease” bracelet, Hope Heart Institute, has a great section on their website called “Healthy Heart Resources.” It’s filled with information on signs of a heart attack, risk factors and has good preventative advice.
But, the bottom line, as we all know, is to take care of our precious hearts… get active, get it checked out by your doctor, eat healthy, take quality time for yourself and make sure your loved ones do the same. I’ll sign off now. I think there’s a bike with my name on it!
Posted by Carrie Pollare
Tags: Heart Disease, heart disease awareness month, heart disease bracelet, heart disease jewelry, Hope Heart Institute
