Listen Your Heart

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16 Surprising Facts About Your Heart February is American Heart Month, so why not take some time to learn about your heart? It keeps you going every day without being asked. Keep reading to learn 16 fun facts about your heart and cardiovascular system. 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease.

To help prevent heart disease, you can:

Eat healthy
Get active
Stay at a healthy weight
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke
Control your cholesterol and blood pressure
Drink alcohol only in moderation
Manage stress
Am I at risk for heart disease?
Anyone can get heart disease, but you’re at higher risk if you:

Have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes
Smoke
Are overweight or have obesity
Don't get enough physical activity
Don't eat a healthy diet
Your age and family history also affect your risk for heart disease. Your risk is higher if:

You’re a woman over age 55
You’re a man over age 45
Your father or brother had heart disease before age 55
Your mother or sister had heart disease before age 65
But the good news is there's a lot you can do to prevent heart disease.