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February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to start learning more about how to protect your heart and improve your health. Heart disease is a very important issue in the United States and is the leading cause of death for men and women (CDC). In today’s blog, we will share a few ways to improve your heart health, so continue reading to find out more!  

1. Increase Physical Activity  

• Increasing your physical activity levels can help prevent cardiovascular disease and improve your overall health. Your heart is a muscle and in order for it to be stronger and function correctly, it needs exercise. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of physical activity for adults per week. This may seem like a lot, but you can split up and try to do 30 minutes 5 days a week to help strengthen your heart health!  
• If you are looking to increase your physical activity, we have a variety of exercise equipment options available. Within our online catalog, we have fitness trackers, exercise balls, resistance bands, and more! Visit our website to browse our catalog.  

2. Incorporate More Heart-Healthy Foods Into Your Diet  

• Adding more nutritious foods to your diet will not only help your heart but will help you live a healthier lifestyle. Try incorporating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and high-protein foods into your diet. Try to limit foods with high sodium, saturated fats, added sugars, and alcohol.  

3. Quit Smoking  

• One of the best things you can do for your heart health is to quit smoking. Smoking is one of the biggest causes of heart disease and quitting can be very beneficial for your heart and overall health. Quitting smoking isn’t easy but is a key step to improving heart health, so if you are looking to quit, here are a few resources.  

4. Reduce Stress  

• High levels of stress can affect your blood pressure. Finding ways to reduce stress and relax can help improve your heart health. Try meditating, listening to music, yoga, or enjoying just a few minutes of quiet time to help reduce stress in your daily life.  

5. Utilize Quality Blood Pressure Monitoring Equipment  

• For individuals that need blood pressure monitoring, it is crucial that they use advanced equipment for the most accurate readings to help manage their blood pressure effectively. We have innovative blood pressure monitoring options on our website, view our website to find out more.  

American Heart Month is a great time to start focusing on your heart health and you can do that with these five tips that we have shared with you! To learn more about American Heart Month, here is a resource page. If you have any questions about our blood pressure monitors or exercise equipment, reach out to our team!