February is dedicated to matters of the heart – in love and in health. This month, Cascade Cares is dedicated to helping you stay heart healthy, for yourself and your loved ones.
Women especially need to pay attention to their hearts. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women –causing roughly one death per minute – which makes it more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. About 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors – but how many of them are aware?
All this month, we’re providing additional information to help you better understand cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Here’s some of what you will find:
- Cascade Medical Minute podcast: Heart Health with Christiane Brown, RN
- Cascade Medical article: High Blood Pressure 101
- American Heart Association: Go Red February 3rd
- Centers for Disease Control: Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
- American College of Cardiology: Heart Disease Risk Online Calculator
For more resources, check out the Cascade Cares table in the Family Practice Clinic lobby.