The month of February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, accounting for 928,741 deaths in 2020. Many people are still dying from this illness and we must continue to spread awareness about it. If you want to save more lives, here are 4 heart health awareness activities that should get you started.
Get Screened
One of the most important things you must do to spread heart health awareness is to get yourself screened. You should get yourself screened for heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Getting screened frequently lowers your chances of heart-related illnesses. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to get tested today.
Encourage Healthy Living
Spreading awareness about the importance of heart health also involves encouraging others to live healthily. Share with your friends and family vital foods that are beneficial for your heart. If you have a blog like me or on social media, share vital facts or statistics related to heart health. Foods such as apples, beans, oats, and avocados are high in soluble fiber and could lower bad cholesterol levels. Encourage your co-workers to add these foods to their diets. Keep educating people on the importance of living a healthy life.
Cook Heart-Healthy Meals
While we’re on the subject of heart-healthy foods, cooking dishes that contain healthy ingredients is also important. Cooking at home is usually healthier than eating out at restaurants. But having ingredients filled with vitamins and minerals is especially beneficial for your heart. During February, you can still make some heart-healthy Superbowl-inspired eats such as salmon cucumber bites and stuffed red peppers. Gather up a list of recipes filled with heart-healthy ingredients.
Engage in Physical Activity
Exercise is always important in staying healthy. It helps lower your risk of heart disease. Try to devote at least one day a week to going to the gym. Bring some of your friends to spend a few minutes walking around a park. Spend your lunch break walking with your co-workers. Having some exercise partners makes it easy to stay motivated.
Those activities are great in spreading heart health awareness because they provide reminders for you, your family, and your friends in keeping healthy. It’s our vessel in keeping us alive. Do some of these activities in spreading awareness during this American Heart Month and throughout the year. What are some of your ways of spreading heart health awareness this month and throughout the year? Share them in the comments section below. As always, be sure to like or share this article with someone you love.
