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February is designated as American Heart Month by the federal government to encourage individuals to learn about, prevent, and treat heart disease. According to the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/), more than 17 million deaths each year are caused by heart disease. Seniors are especially prone to cardiovascular disease. In the mid-1960s, more than half of American deaths were the result of cardiovascular disease. Although this percentage has decreased over the past several decades, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
The first American Heart (https://www.heart.org/) Month took place in 1964, when more than half of deaths in the United States were due to cardiovascular disease. Americans have an increasingly sedentary and inactive lifestyle which is a primary cause of cardiovascular disease. Many seniors slow down later in life, and also have a less active lifestyle, which can have negative health effects. Other lifestyle choices also contribute to heart disease. Fatty foods, smoking, unchecked diabetes, and even stress are major causes of heart disease. However, these diseases are preventable with a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
The American Heart Association recommends these tips to keep seniors’ hearts healthy:
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Not everyone experiences the same symptoms during a heart attack. Some people do not experience any symptoms at all. However, here are some symptoms provided by the American Heart Association to take seriously should you experience them:
A 2018 report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found that 80 percent of deaths from heart disease were preventable. The time to make a change is before you experience a cardiac event. Make a plan to be heart smart this February and in the future.
The information in the above article is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.