February is American Heart Month The No. 1 killer of women and men in North Dakota, heart disease, is largely preventable. No matter what you age or where you feel you are in your life, the best time to take action and get heart healthy is always right now. Take Action • Know your numbers. Track your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and weight and keep them in a healthy range. • Know your risk! Take the Go Red For Women Heart checkup at www.GoRedND.com to find out your 10-year risk for heart disease. It is not enough to be aware of the risk factors associated with heart disease. Take action to prevent it. Visit your healthcare provider to discuss your findings. This online tool is free. • Attend a local Go Red Event. Learn more about heart health by attending a free local Go Red For Women event. For more information on events in your area, visit www.GoRedND.com and click on events. • Lower your numbers. -- Learn about cholesterol and how to manage it at www.americanheart.org/cholesterol -- Learn more about controlling your blood pressure at www.americanheart.org/highbloodpressure • Cook heart-healthy. A healthy lifestyle should be delicious, check out recipes at www.deliciousdecisions.org Love your heart with the choices you make everyday! The choices you make do make a difference. -- Amanda Eickhoff, Assistant Director for Work Well, Wellness Center, amandaeickhoff@mail.und.edu, 701.777.0210