FEBRUARY 3RD IS NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY!!!

Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in America, accounting for 1 in 5 deaths every day.

Show your support for heart health awareness by wearing red.

Here are some Heart Health Fact to share with your friends & family:

• Sleep helps heal and repair your heart and blood vessels
• most cardiovascular diseases can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes
• Untreated diabetes can lead to serious medical problems, including cardiovascular disease.

• Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke

F = Face Drooping

A = Arm Weakness

S = Speech Difficulty

T = Time to call 911

The American Heart Association recommends replacing bad (saturated) fats with good (unsaturated) fats as a part of a healthy eating pattern. Hear are some heart healthy foods:

• leavy greens
• broccoli
• apples
• oatmeal
• trotillas
• tuna
• eggs
• kidney beans
• nut & seed butters

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