02/05/2026
🖤❤️ Black History Month + Heart Health Month
February recognizes Black History Month and American Heart Month — a meaningful overlap that invites reflection on history, resilience, and equitable heart health.
Heart disease is a major health disparity in Black communities, and awareness matters.
🫀 Why Heart Health Matters
Black adults in the U.S. are more likely to experience:
• High blood pressure (often earlier in life)
• Heart disease + stroke
• More severe complications from cardiovascular conditions
⚠️ Contributing factors can include:
• Limited access to healthy foods
• Higher rates of diabetes
• Systemic barriers to care + prevention
These differences aren’t about biology alone — they’re shaped by environment, access, stress, and equity.
✨ The Takeaway
Honoring Black history also means honoring Black health.
This month, we’re spotlighting heart-healthy habits, education, and awareness — because equity in care saves lives.
🫶 Take care of yourself.
🫀 Take care of your heart.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/african-americans-and-heart-disease-stroke
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