For many reasons, February is my least favorite month. It’s cold. And over the years, I’ve had to say goodbye to several loved ones, including my mom, during this month.
At the same time, it’s good to think that March is just around the corner, even if Mr. Groundhog tells us the warm days of spring will be delayed this year.
Valentine’s Day is also in February, and I do like that American Heart Month coincides with this holiday of love. One way we can love our hearts, says the Centers for Disease Control, is to keep our blood pressure in a normal range. Why? Hypertension (high blood pressure) often predicts an impending stroke or a hurting heart.
On their list of 28 Days Towards a Healthy Heart, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests daily steps we can take to keep our blood pressure down and love our hearts. These are my three favorites…
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