February is American Heart Month!

February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to learn about how to keep your heart healthy. 

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, and research suggests that uncontrolled high blood pressure and obesity are contributing factors to the development of the disease.

Many of the factors that lead to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and obesity, can be controlled with common sense steps and healthy lifestyles, including diet, exercise, and taking CardioTrim supplements.

American Heart Month began in February 1963. Its purpose is to raise awareness about heart disease through education about its risks, its causes, and the ways to reduce the chances of developing this deadly illness.

An estimated 72 million Americans have high blood pressure, and nearly one third of them aren't even aware they have it. More than 79 million Americans live with some sort of heart disease, and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is there are steps people can take to improve their heart health.

A good diet is essential for heart health. A heart healthy diet is also low in cholesterol. Our bodies need cholesterol to make certain hormones and to provide cell structure. Cholesterol is naturally formed in our bodies when we don’t take it in through our diet. Therefore, the cholesterol we ingest through the food we eat is above and beyond what we need. High amounts of dietary cholesterol can increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease.

Everyone is aware of the benefits of exercise, but surprisingly, a high percentage of adults exercise very little, if at all! And you can’t have a healthy heart without maintaining its strength and endurance.

Heart disease is no longer considered a condition that affects only the elderly. An increase in deaths is now being observed among groups as young as 15-34 years old. Heart disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This can then lead to a heart attack.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 817,500,000 lives each year, which is over 36% of all deaths in the country. During American Heart Month, we renew our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by increasing public awareness of this deadly disease and how it can be prevented.