Keep the Beat
Checking Your Heart Annually
Keep the Beat
Make an Appointment
Get your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar checked every year.
Let’s Rewind Back to Pregnancy:
Did you have preeclampsia or gestational diabetes?
If so, those health concerns don’t always go away after you deliver your baby. In fact, you are more likely to develop high blood pressure and/or diabetes later in life, doubling your risk of heart disease. (Sources: American Heart Association; Preeclampsia Foundation)
And Keep the Rhythm of a Healthy Lifestyle
While checkups are necessary, there’s a lot you can start doing right now. Research shows that keeping up with a healthy lifestyle can lower your risk by about 50%. (Source: Harvard Health Publishing)
Keep Moving
2.5 hours per week of physical exercise is good for your overall health.
Eat Better
A diet of more fruit and vegetables and less processed foods can help lower blood pressure.
Sleep Well
Sleep 7-8 hours a night. It’s good for your energy levels and disease prevention.
Monitor Your Weight
Keep track of the foods you eat and how much exercise you're getting to help you reach your goals.
Live Tobacco-Free
Smoking or vaping accounts for about a third of all deaths from heart disease.
Support Each Other
Maintaining strong relationships improves your well-being and can help you live a longer life. (Source: American Bar Association)