Get Healthier During American Heart Month With Moberly Regional Medical Center’s 28-day Healthy Heart Challenge
1/17/2023
Moberly, Mo. (January 17, 2023) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease:
- In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
- Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack.
- Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, only about 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure have their condition under control.
Another important fact is that most people can take steps right now to reduce the risks related to heart disease.
“There are some lifestyle changes that one can do to help reduce the risk of heart disease,” said Dr. Dana Valencia, cardiologist at Moberly Regional Medical Center. “Not smoking, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol and treating high blood pressure are some healthy lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Since 1964, February has been recognized as American Heart Month – a time of year dedicated to increasing awareness about heart health and highlighting steps we can take to create a heart healthy lifestyle..
This year, Moberly Regional Medical Center is taking the entire month of February to help people in the community learn ways to reduce their risks with the 28-Day Healthy Heart Challenge. Participants will receive a daily email with short, informative articles, quick tips, and a daily challenge to promote heart health.
“Not only are we here at MRMC to help take care of you when you need it, we are also here to help people live healthier lives,” said Michael Hall, MRMC CEO. Our 28-Day Heart Challenge is a fun, easy way to start to live healthier and start or continue your journey to a healthier heart.”
The 28-Day Healthy Heart Challenge includes 28 challenges that can help participants eat healthier, get up from a sedentary lifestyle, relieve stress and lower blood pressure. To sign-up for the 28-Day Healthy Heart Challenge, visit moberlyregionalmedicalcenter.com/heart-challenge.
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