When we think of the month of February, we normally envision hearts – romantic, platonic, familial – of the Cupid variety that surround Saint Valentine’s Day.  Another focal point this February (and every year) is American Heart Month, which spotlights the major impact that cardiovascular health has on Americans’ lives.  American Heart Month is designated to raise awareness about heart conditions and urge Americans to lower their risk for developing heart disease.

The statistics¹ are staggering:

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease;
• Heart attacks are a major category of heart disease – someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds;
• Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke;
• High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life; and,
• Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking).

To find out more, below is a sampling of health resources available through the Law Library and online:

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