American Heart Month

In general, adding 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity can reduce your risk. Check with your doctor before starting a new physical routine or lifestyle changes. Start small and try adding a few minutes each day. Remember, small steps forward are still steps!

Wake up and stretch!
Take a walk around the block after dinner.
Going to the store? Park a few spaces back to add steps.
Combine two activities into one--Dance while you do housework! There's no better way to add movement than dancing while you vacuum or dusting. Put some music on and move!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Learn how to protect your heart and prioritize your heart health.

Did you know? Arteries are only about 4 millimeters in diameter?
Sitting and being physically inactive increase your risk of heart disease more than smoking.
“Only about 40 percent of people are getting enough activity to meet the guidelines.” -Kerry Stewart, Ed.D. Johns Hopkins exercise physiologist

Want to learn more about ways to promote heart health? Download the posters below from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. Take small steps today for a (heart) healthy tomorrow!

Know the Difference
Fact Sheet

Stress Less

Move More!

Self-Care Tips for a
Healthy Heart

25 Ways to Take Part
in Heart Month

28 Days Towards a
Healthy Heart