Pump it Up! Take Steps to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

Let’s have a heart to heart talk! Everyone knows that February is known as heart health month, but why wait? You don’t have to wait until February. Change starts now, so be proactive in your
heart health and make it a top priority!

Pump it up and take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. Prevention is the key to better heart health, so let’s start with the basics:

  • Eat heathy
  • Get active
  • Stay at a healthy weight
  • Quit smoking and stay clear of secondhand smoke
  • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Drink alcohol in moderation
  • Manage stress

Do your heart another favor and take advantage of the CHI St. Vincent HeartSmart Screening Program for advanced insight on cardiovascular health. Click here for more information.

Debra Staton
Arkansas Health Network
CHI Wellness Coordinator