American Heart Month: Simple Steps to Protect Your Heart

American heart month: Simple steps to protect your heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of your heart and raise awareness about the nation’s leading cause of death. At Ephraim McDowell Health, we’re dedicated to helping our communities understand the importance of heart health and offering guidance on how to reduce risk through prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. Heart Disease: A Serious Issue in Kentucky Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in Ken…

Celebrating American Heart Month

To promote awareness of heart health across the nation, the month of February is recognized as American Heart Month. According to a 2023 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person dies of heart disease every 34 seconds. This is equivalent to nearly 1 million citizens per year, making cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the United States.   Heart disease refers to any type of condition that …