Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in 5 deaths.
Kristin George, Executive Director of the American Heart Association Alaska Division, says American Health Month aims to educate people on the impacts of heart disease and how to prevent it.Heart disease can manifest in many different ways, George says, from high blood pressure or cholesterol to heart attacks and strokes. For some people, symptoms won’t be as obvious.
“It’s eating better, being more active,” she said. “Getting healthy sleep, managing your weight, controlling your cholesterol, managing your blood sugars and managing your blood pressure.”
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