Did you know?
Omega-3 fats may help lower the risk for heart disease and arthritis.

Steps to take
Choose foods with good sources of omega-3 fats. These include fatty fish, such as salmon, herring, and sardines; flaxseeds; walnuts; and canola oil. Follow your doctor’s advice for taking fish oil supplements and cod liver oil.

Did you know?
May is National High Blood Pressure (HBP) Education Month. HBP can be present without signs or symptoms. Only 2 out of 3 people with HBP know that they have it.

Steps to take
Get your blood pressure tested at every office visit or at least every 2 years. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at nhlbi.nih.gov.

Celebrate love and give your sweetheart a heart-felt valentine. Let them know you care this February and call attention to prevention of the No. 1 killer Heart Disease. The most common cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure are our nation’s No. 1 killer.

Here are some heart healthy tips for you and your loved one……

Read the full post on February is the Month Dedicated to the Heart!.
• Don’t fill your heart with chemicals. Smoking ingests 4,800 different chemicals, which damage your heart and blood vessels. Stay away from smoke or use of tobacco products.