Did you know that 1 in 2 adults have high blood pressure, yet only 1 in 4 have it under control?
(Source: cdc.gov)
This is an extremely important fact because if high blood pressure is left uncontrolled it can lead to the following: heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, complications with one’s pregnancy, and cognitive decline later in life. Therefore, we must be intentional about taking daily actions to aid in maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle!
In honor of heart month, here are 7 strategies one could take to live a heart healthy lifestyle:
- Learn your health history
- Eat a healthy diet
- Move more, sit less
- Quit smoking
- Take medicines as directed
- Choose your drinks wisely
- Monitor your blood pressure at home
Take note and be mindful of these strategies! All are super important and can help you live a life with a healthy heart! Remember, small changes over time lead to big results. Let’s make sure we are living a heart healthy life together!
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