Town Of Shrewsbury: February Is American Heart Month

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

February 2, 2022

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But you can do a lot to protect your heart. Learn more about heart-healthy living.Prioritizing your heart can help you avoid severe illness. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Learn how COVID-19 affects your heart.Self-care is heart-health care. Practicing self-care can keep our hearts healthy. Being physically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, not smoking, and finding healthy ways to reduce stress can help prevent heart disease. And, when we take care of our hearts, we set an example for those around us to do the same. Join #OurHearts in action.  

Planning Checklist: Find practical steps for planning your outreach efforts and activities through February. To download the American Heart Month Planning Checklist, please click HERE.

Check out these self-care ideas for every day of the week!

For more ideas on how to share heart health information this February, visit: 25 Ways to Take Part in Heart Month.

FACT SHEETS

• Move More: Making Physical Activity Routine
• Know the Difference - Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Coronary Heart Disease
• 28 Days Toward a Healthy Heart
• 25 Ways to Take Part in Heart Month
• Taking Care of Our Hearts, Together
• Self-care Tips for Heart Health
• Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.