February is Heart Health Month

Heart Health Month

National Heart Month is celebrated in February. It’s a time to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.   

Fairchild Medical Center is here for you. Let us discuss some of the risk factors for heart disease: 

  • High Blood Pressure 
  • High Cholesterol 
  • Smoking, Diabetes 
  • Physical Inactivity 
  • Unhealthy Diet, and family history. 

How you improve your Heart Health: 

  • Eat a healthy diet low in sodium and saturated fat. 
  • Limit foods high in sugar and other sweeteners. 
  • Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, vegetable oils, and low-fat dairy products. 
  • Stay active. 

FMC is dedicated to serving our community. We care about of patients and are ready to help make your life a healthier one.