Health Theme Of The Month
February 2012
Did you know that February is Heart Month? And, did you know that a heart healthy lifestyle can prevent or postpone the onset of cardiovascular disease? The most current statistics from the American Heart Association also report that between 80-85% of all heart disease is preventable!
Building upon that great news, it becomes essential to be asking, “What do I need to be doing to monitor my heart health and to prevent heart disease? The real key is to manage your risk factors and to be pro-active and “Know your Numbers”. Beginning at the age of 20, it’s imperative to get a base-line blood screening to learn your cholesterol values, blood sugar, blood pressure, body weight, waist circumference and also to assess other health habits. These include physical activity (with a goal of 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week), plus a tobacco-free lifestyle and a heart healthy diet.
To learn your specific risks and to learn the latest screenings recommended by the American Heart Association, visit www.heart.org/numbersthatcount
To learn more about heart health and specifically, the effect of your body weight on your heart, you’ll want to attend the free Mini-Educational session featuring Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, cardiologist at PPG Cardiology, as he shares: “Heart Health and Weight: What’s the Connection?” on Tuesday, February 7, at the downtown location of the Allen County Public Library at 7 pm in meeting room A. In addition to his sharing, Mike Danley, Snider High School coach and recent Biggest Loser contestant will share “lessons learned with weight loss’. See full details on the Fort4Fitness community wellness calendar for February 7.
