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February is American Heart Month

How are you taking care of your heart?

February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone can focus on their cardiovascular health.

According to the American Heart Association, 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States is related to cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure is often called the silent killer. While the symptoms are not always obvious, high blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. This #HeartMonth, explore shareable resources from the CDC to help you and your peers make heart-healthy choices and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Take the CDC’s Blood Pressure 101 Quiz today!