Every year, about 700,000 people die from heart disease in the U.S.  Heart disease can strike anyone, but certain individuals have a higher risk. Below are some of the most common risk factors for heart disease:

-Diabetes-
-High cholesterol-
-High blood pressure-
-Being overweight-
-Unhealthy eating-
-Inactive lifestyle-
-Cigarette smoking-
-Drinking too much alcohol-

It’s possible to reduce the risk for heart disease by making certain lifestyle changes and managing medical conditions sooner rather than later. You can keep your heart healthy no matter how old you are, by making changes in your everyday habits. Here’s how to get started:

-Quit smoking-
-Get 8 hours of sleep-
-Get regular checkups-
-Reduce stress factors-
-Eat a heart-healthy diet-
-Reduce alcohol consumption-
-Maintain a healthy body weight-
-Get 150 minutes per week of exercise-

American Heart Month is a reminder to take care of your body and your health as you age. Remember, it’s never too late to start living a healthy lifestyle to reduce your heart disease risk.

Call: 602-685-6000  and schedule your heart health screening today!
We look forward to seeing you soon!

American Heart Month is a reminder to take care of your body and your health as you age. Remember, it’s never too late to start living a healthy lifestyle to reduce your heart disease risk.

Call: 602-685-6000 and schedule your heart health screening today. We look forward to seeing you soon!