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Heart Health / Cold Weather Safety

Heart Health

The American Heart Association has dubbed February as Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, according to the CDC, killing about 1 in every 4 people it affects. Our individual risk for heart disease comes from both our family history and our lifestyle.

Small lifestyle changes made over time can lead to big improvements in heart health. Steps to improve heart health include: continuing with routine medical care, exercising regularly, choosing healthy foods, limiting salt intake, and reducing or quitting smoking.

One resource for heart-healthy recipes is the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s website: https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov.

Heart attack is serious and can be deadly. If you see signs of heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately. A heart attack may not be the dramatic movie scene of someone grabbing their chest. Here are some symptoms of heart attack:

· chest pain

· feeling weak/lightheaded or faint

· Pain in the jaw, neck or back

· Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders

· Shortness of breath

Signs can look different in men and women. Breaking out into a cold sweat, feeling like a rope is squeezing the chest, upper back pressure, and dizziness and fainting may be important-to-identify symptoms in women.

More information can be found on the American Heart Association website, heart.org.

Cold Weather Safety

With frigid temperatures settling in across the Commonwealth, now is a good time to remind ourselves how to stay safe during low temperatures and winter weather.

Information from the Conway BOH is focused on our shared public health. Please consult your healthcare provider for your personal healthcare guidance.

Posted: to Board of Health on Tue, Jan 14, 2025
Updated: Tue, Jan 14, 2025