AHN News | February 2020
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February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to bringing awareness and providing education and resources for cardiovascular conditions and diseases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about 1 in 4 deaths. There are numerous ways to greatly reduce your risk for heart disease by making lifestyle changes such as changing diet, exercising more, and in some cases, taking medicine. Reach out to your doctor to discuss any cardiovascular questions you may have and to stay on top of your health!

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Listen to Your Heart:
Nutrition Tips for Heart Health and Disease Prevention
Hand-in-hand with Valentine's Day, February marks American Heart Month. Heart disease also referred to as cardiovascular disease, remains the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

The good news is that heart disease is preventable! Below are some quick nutrition tips which can help control your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels- all modifiable risk factors.


  • Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables across the color spectrum
  • Make at least half of your grains whole
  • Choose heart-healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, nuts, and seeds
  • Limit refined carbohydrates such as sugar, sweets, and sugar-sweetened beverages
  • Choose non-fat or low-fat dairy products
  • Utilize herbs and spices for increased flavor in cooking rather than salt
  • Try plant-based meals with beans and legumes


This Valentine's Day Red Chili recipe includes a heart-healthy variety of beans and a pop of red color from beets and fire-roasted tomatoes to keep you in the spirit.
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Pandemic Cut U.S. Heart Surgeries in Half as Patients Avoided Hospitals
 There has been a sharp decline in heart surgeries and an increase in heart surgery patient deaths in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
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