American Heart Month: 5 Heart Attack Symptoms To Look For
February 11, 2013American Heart Month: 5 Heart Attack Symptoms To Look For
February is not only the month for Valentines Day and showing your true love how you feel about them, it is also American Heart Month which allows for a special focus on heart disease symptoms and healthy heart awareness.
According to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, approximately 600,000 people in the United States die of heart disease each year making heart disease is the #1 cause of death for Americans. Although there are not always warning signs before a heart attack comes on, there are 5 major symptoms you can look for:
1. Shortness of breath.
2. Feeling like you are light-headed, faint, weak, or nauseous.
3. Discomfort or pain in the chest.
4. Discomfort or pain in the jaw, neck, or back.
5. Discomfort or pain in the arms or shoulder.
Yes, February is the month of love. But you can make February a love yourself too month! You can reduce your risk of heart disease by exercising, eating right, and maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Be sure to read these ObesityHelp.com articles for tips on how to maintain a healthy heart:
Exercising For A Healthy Heart
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