Heart Health Month

February is American Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and a good time to start a heart healthy lifestyle. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Illinois. 

Take Steps Toward A Heart Healthy Life:

• Manage your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels with your healthcare provider
• Move more
• Stress less
• Eat a heart-healthy balanced diet
• Quit smoking, the Illinois Quitline can help at quityes.org

Know the Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke

• • Heart Attack Signs
    
    • CDC
    • American Heart Association
  • StrokeSigns
    
    • CDC
    • American Heart Association

•  Learn CPR and be ready to take quick action

Heart Health and Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Symptoms can often be different from those in men. Women can take charge of their heart health by adopting a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, and staying on top of routine checkups. WCHD’s WISEWOMAN Program is designed to help women access essential screenings and resources to improve their heart health. Start a Heart Healthy Lifestyle.

For more information on heart disease visit IDPH