Heart Month

February is Heart Month

What better month to give a month long observance to the heart then February?

I hope you Wore Red on Feb 5 2016!!

Just what are the warning signs of a heart attack??

Chest discomfort-in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes. Or the discomfort may come and go. It can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body-Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach

Shortness of Breath-with or without chest discomfort

Other signs-may include a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

If you experience any of these signs call 911.

Go to the following website for good visuals.

http://watchlearnlive.heart.org/CVML_Player.php?moduleSelect=hrtatk

Making healthy choices is often heard but it is true.

A good diet, rich in fruits and vegetables plus exercise can promote good health.

Again the American Heart Association has a good link at:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/Healthy-Living_UCM_001078_SubHomePage.jsp

You are never to young to start with healthy choices. Kids should start early in life choosing wisely. Please visit

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyKids/Healthy-Kids_UCM_304156_SubHomePage.jsp

Please visit:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/