With only about a week left in February and American Heart Month, we wanted to compile a list of great resources and information floating around on the internet to do with heart health and battling heart disease for your reference. Happy browsing!
The Basics:
About Heart Disease – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What Are Heart Disease and Stroke? – American Heart Association
Warning Signs of Heart Attack, Stroke, & Cardiac Arrest
Understanding Your Risk:
Heart Disease Risk Factors – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heart Attack Risk Assessment – American Heart Association
Heart Disease Risk Questionnaire – Siteman Cancer Center
Live a Heart Healthy Life!:
Getting Healthy – American Heart Association
Dietary Guidelines for Americans – United States Department of Agriculture
ChooseMyPlate.gov – United States Department of Agriculture
Physical Activity and Your Heart – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Stress and your heart – MedlinePlus
Other Interesting News and Facts:
Being active a few days a week lowers risk of heart disease, stroke in women
Paramedics may be first source of treatment for stroke patients
Spotlight on Health: National Cholesterol Education Month
Did you know…Certain chocolate is better for your heart health?
