CHI Saint Joseph Health encourages a heart-healthy lifestyle
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Each February, we recognize American Heart Month, and CHI Saint Joseph Health is encouraging Kentuckians to prioritize a heart-healthy lifestyle by scheduling annual screenings and making knowledgeable choices at home, which can be lifesaving.
“Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in America,” said Steve Lin, MD, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology. “But people can take charge of their heart health by making lifestyle changes and staying up to date on screenings to live a long and healthy life.”
Across the US, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, according to figures from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Annual screenings are one of the first steps people can take when regaining control of their health and are essential for determining how issues like blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels individually impact them.
“Protecting your heart is critical