02/09/2026
February is National Heart Month! ♥️ Proclaimed in 1964, it is designated to promote a healthy heart! Whether it be changing your lifestyle with increased exercise, eating foods lower in cholesterol, having your blood pressure checked routinely, taking your blood pressure medication correctly, or simply going to the doctor to ask questions about your risk, every thing is important when it comes to heart health! It has been proven that men and women have different symptoms and onset. Men typically complain of chest pain, whereas women get short of breath more commonly. The onset of cardiovascular disease for men can be 10 years earlier than women. Women have estrogen that protects their heart. It is proven that after menopause a woman’s risk goes up due to lack of three protective hormones: estradiol, progesterone and estrone. Don’t wait until your risk is higher to take care of your heart! Heart health is important EVERY DAY! ♥️
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