American Heart Month

Over 64 million Americans suffer from heart disease through many forms such as cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, and congenital heart defects. Heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes, can be prevented or controlled. Research has shown that people who live healthy lifestyles, by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight, and do not smoke or drink excessively, can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease.

For free information and services contact the Cleveland’s American Heart Association at 216-791-7500 or visit Americanheart.org

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative is designed to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women in America. Everyone who calls 1-888-MYHEART will receive a free kit that includes a women and heart disease brochure, wallet card and red dress pin.