Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

More Americans die each year from diseases of the heart than from any other cause, and stroke is the third leading cause of death. Over 60 million Americans have one or more heart or blood vessel diseases. But many types can be prevented by staying active, eating healthy, not smoking, having regular medical exams, lowering your high blood pressure, and managing your diabetes. For more information on the many types of diseases as well as risk, warning signs, treatment, and more, visit the websites below.

General Resource Links:

• Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment Tool – American Heart Association – Find out your risk score.(Off Site)
  
  
• Cardiovascular Health Program – CDC – Improving cardiovascular health for all, reducing the burden, and eliminating disparities associated with heart disease and stroke. (Off Site)
  
  
• Cardiovascular Information - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – NIH – Information about high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and more. (Off Site)
  
  
• Hearts and Arteries: What Scientists are Learning about Age and the Cardiovascular System – National Institute on Aging – Publication on the effect of aging on the heart. (Off Site)
  
  
• Cardiovascular Information - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – NIH – Resources including stroke symptoms, risk factors, treatment, survivor and caregiver resources, and more. (Off Site)
  
  
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – NIH – Conducts and supports research and provides information on neurological disorders and stroke. (Off Site)
  
  
• Stroke Risk Assessment - American Stroke Association – A division of the American Heart Association – Assess your risk for stroke. (Off Site)

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