Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association and HealthyYOU Vending are dedicated to raising awareness about this preventtable disease.
Salt Lake City, Utah, February 28, 2017 (Newswire.com) - February is American Heart Month sponsored by The American Heart Association. American Heart Month is a time for everyone to reaffirm their commitment to improving cardiovascular health for themselves, their families and their communities.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. Nearly half of all Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity or an unhealthy diet. Risk also increases with age. However, heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.
Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.
Over the past several decades, we have learned much about factors that contribute to heart disease, how to monitor those triggers and ways to treat and prevent them. We know that individuals can live longer and better lives by refraining from tobacco use, maintaining an optimal blood pressure and a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Individuals can make a big difference in their heart health by taking these small steps during the month of February and beyond.
· Schedule a visit with your doctor to talk about heart health. It’s important to schedule regular check-ups even if you think you are not sick.
· Add exercise to your daily routine. Start out small by walking for 15 minutes, three times a week. Gradually increase your exercise/activity time each week.
· Increase healthy eating. Cook heart-healthy meals at home at least three times each week and reduce the sodium in your favorite recipes.
· Take steps to quit smoking. If you currently smoke, quitting can cut your risk for heart disease and stroke.
· Take medication as prescribed. Talk with your doctor about the importance of high blood pressure and cholesterol medications.
Innovative companies around the country continue to offer new tools and online systems, giving people more access than ever to information and products they can use to make informed, health-conscious choices.
HealthyYOU Vending is a nutritional distribution platform dedicated to making healthy snacks, drinks and fresh foods available to people across North America. HealthyYOU Vending offers over 2,500 healthy vending products.
HealthyYOU is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and reducing the number of Americans who suffer from heart disease every year, by providing healthier food, drink and snack choices on-the-go and at work.
For more information about HealthyYOU Vending, its entrepreneurial philosophy and the HealthyYOU Difference, go to http://www.healthyyouvending.com/.
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HealthyYOU Vending is the world leader in the healthy vending industry. Founded by seasoned vending veterans Mike Burnett and Jeff Marsh, their corporate offices are located in Kaysville, Utah. All company vending machines are privately manufactured in the United States at a state-of-the-art facility. Owner/Operator opportunities for serious-minded entrepreneurs are currently available.
Source: FORTHGEAR
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