Politics & Government
Mercer County Goverment: American Heart Month: Tips For A Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, and Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Division of Public Health would like to share thes ...
02/07/2022 4:34 PM
February is American Heart Month, and Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Division of Public Health would like to share these lifestyle tips on preventing heart disease.
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Healthy Habits for Preventing Heart Disease. By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack.
Choose Healthy Foods and Drinks. Choose healthy meals and snacks to help prevent heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods. Learn more about healthy diet and nutrition at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity website. Find healthy, seasonal recipes on the Million Hearts® Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle page.
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Keep a Healthy Weight. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk for heart disease. Carrying extra weight can put extra stress on the heart and blood vessels. To find out if your weight is in a healthy range, you can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) at CDC’s Assessing Your Weight website.
Get Regular Physical Activity. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. For adults, the Surgeon General recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking or bicycling, every week. Children and adolescents should get one hour of physical activity every day. For more information, see CDC’s Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity website.
Don’t Smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke, quitting will lower your risk for heart disease. Your doctor can suggest ways to help you quit. For more information about tobacco use and quitting, see CDC’s Smoking & Tobacco Use website.
This press release was produced by the Mercer County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
