October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Regular breast exams and mammograms are the best tools for early detection, which increases survival. Women over 40 should complete a mammogram screening annually.

The stress of the pandemic and economic challenges has taken a toll on the emotional and physical health of many. Caring for your cardiovascular health is an important way to counter stress. This includes paying attention to your cardiovascular health.

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Follow these tips to help prevent chronic disease and have a healthy summer: For more about how to prevent chronic disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, follow @CDCChronic on Twitter or visit the CDC’s website.

Valentine’s Day is a great day to think about your heart health and making this year a life-changing year for you and your heart. If you have children, keep in mind that diet and exercise habits started in childhood can start a lifetime of heart health.

Article courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer?