More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital annually. About 805,000 Americans have a heart attack, 69500 of whom die, every year as well. Heart disease is one of the biggest causes of death in the United States for both women and men. Every february, the U.S. celebrates American Heart month by motivating Americans to improve their lifestyle and prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is a term that refers to multiple types of heart conditions. This includes CHD, caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries in the heart, heart attacks, which are caused by blocked arteries in the heart, heart failure, and strokes. When you prioritize your heart you can avoid severe illnesses and diseases such as these. Healthy heart habits can include things like being physically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep and managing stress. Learning basic heart knowledge can also help keep you healthy. You should learn what a healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and blood sugar levels are and how they impact your heart. Having a basic understanding of your body can help you make health related decisions and actions for yourself.
Here are some tips from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute:
Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, while going to sleep at a decent time. Exercise regularly to keep your heart beating faster, and helps lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Being active for just 10 minutes helps more than none at all. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you control many conditions and diseases. Avoiding nicotine and caffeine is one of the most important things you can do to prevent disease.
Taking care of your heart not only helps yourself but also others. It shows people how important it is to take care of themselves and makes them realize they should also be caring for themselves.
https://www.heart.org/en/american-heart-month.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/american-heart-month
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cardiovascular/heart_disease/#:~:text=About%20695%2C000%20people%20die%20of,Americans%20have%20a%20heart%20attack.