February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women claiming more than 600,000 lives each year. While many lifestyle choices and medical conditions can put you at risk for heart disease, the main ones are high blood pressure, high ldl cholesterol, and smoking. According to the CDC, small changes can make a big difference:

1. Schedule regular visits with your doctor to talk about your heart health
2. Exercise daily. If this is difficult, start by taking 15-minute walks, and work up from there.
3. Focus on healthy eating habits like cooking at home and limiting sodium intake.
4. Kick the smoking habit!

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