Take your health into your own hands today!
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are the nation's number one killer.
To raise awareness about your heart and the risks of cardiovascular diseases, the American Heart Association, in conjunction with the federal government, annually proclaims February to be American Heart Month.
Many factors increase a person's chances of developing some form of cardiovascular disease in their lifetime. The two most important are family history and your own general health, including:
- The food you eat
- The exercise you get
- Whether or not you smoke
Heart disease is a core issue in our society's public debate about our national health. Such public health concerns as the obesity epidemic, accessibility to healthy food, and nutrition education are all forefront in the news recently.
Follow the links below for more information.
Good luck and here is to a healthy heart and healthy lifestyle!
Resources from Resurrection Health Care
- Cardiovascular Health - A whole range of heart disease related health topics in our Health Information Library, from cholesterol and high blood pressure to angioplasty and stroke.
- RSS Feeds
- Cardiac Services - Find out information about cardiac care services at Resurrection Health Care facilities.
- Find a Cardiologist
Disclaimer: When you click on the links below, you will be taken to websites outside Resurrection Health Care. Resurrection Health Care is not responsible for the information presented on the websites below.
Statistical Information
- Heart Disease Fact Sheets - Fact sheets on heart disease related topics such as cholesterol, stroke, high blood pressure, and more.
- Interactive Maps (CDC) - These maps present heart disease and stroke mortality rates, county-by-county, for the state, selected racial/ethnic group, and gender of your choice.
Outside Resources
- American Heart Association Home Page
- Healthy Lifestyle (American Heart Association)
- Health Tools (American Heart Association)
- Beat Your Risk for High Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
- Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease (American Heart Association)
- Guide to Heart Disease (CDC)
- February is American Heart Month (CDC)
- Start! for Individuals - Lead a longer, more heart-healthy lifestyle through walking and other healthy habits.
Keep track of what you eat and how much exercise you get by using the online tracker provided. It can also provide a summary of calories consumed and burned on a daily basis.
Other Important Information
- Family History Awareness - Many common conditions and diseases are inherited, so it is important that you have a full family history available if your doctor should ask for it.
