Hollywood Goes Red in February
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There is a reason that National Heart Month falls in February—the same month that Valentine’s Day is celebrated. As Valentine’s Day is all about the heart, this is a good match. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women; almost one in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease. African-American men are especially susceptible.
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions in January that are related to living a healthier lifestyle, such as eating healthier, exercising more and eliminating bad habits, such as smoking. We all know these help reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke. However, statistics show that our resolutions start to falter by February. For this reason, celebrating National Heart Month in February can provide momentum for starting or reinforcing these good-intention resolutions.
The keep your healthy living goals moving forward in February, here are some tips to incorporate National Heart Month into you and your families’ daily lives:
10 Tips to Improve Your Heart Health Today
According to the UK National Health Service, the following 10 heart-healthy changes will make a world of difference to you and your families health:
National Heart Care Recognition
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is nationally recognized for cardiac care. The hospital is a five-star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attacks (2015-2019), Heart Failure (2015-2019), and Pacemaker Procedures (2018-2019). The hospital also is among the top 5% in the nation for Patient Safety Excellence.
If you have heart disease and are looking for a cardiologist affiliated with the award-winning Southern California Hospital at Hollywood, click here.