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Feb 3rd, 2017
Strong Men Put Their Heart Health First
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. While Americans of all backgrounds can be at risk for heart disease, African American men, especially those who live in the southeast region of the United States, are at the highest risk for heart disease. Additionally, more than 40 percent of African Americans have high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. That's why this February during American Heart Month, Million Hearts® is encouraging African American men to take charge of their health and start one new, heart-healthy behavior that can help reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
African American men can make a big difference in their heart health by taking these small steps during the month of February and beyond.
- Schedule a visit with your doctor to talk about heart health. It's important to schedule regular check-ups even if you think you are not sick. Partner with your doctor and health care team to set goals
[275 KB] for improving your heart health, and don't be afraid to ask questions[178 KB] and trust their advice. - Add exercise to your daily routine. Start off the month by walking 15 minutes, 3 times each week. By mid-month, increase your time to 30 minutes, 3 times each week.
- Increase healthy eating. Cook heart-healthy meals at home at least 3 times each week and make your favorite recipe lower sodium. For example, swap out salt for fresh or dried herbs and spices.
- Take steps to quit smoking. If you currently smoke, quitting can cut your risk for heart disease and stroke. Learn more at CDC's Smoking and Tobacco Use website.
- Take medication as prescribed. Talk with your doctor about the importance of high blood pressure and cholesterol medications[1.6 MB]. If you're having trouble taking your medicines on time or if you're having side effects, ask your doctor for help.
Mr. Ancar with cardiologist Dr. Ferdinand, a physician who specializes in heart disease.
After undergoing triple coronary bypass surgery in 1999, Louisiana native, Clarence Ancar made the decision to make his heart health a priority. Before he had surgery, Clarence knew he had high cholesterol but had dismissed his doctor's advice on adopting a healthy lifestyle and taking his medication. Clarence's cardiologist, Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, taught him that heart disease was not a death sentence and that he could still live a long, healthy life if he committed to making a few changes and respected his heart condition. Working together with his health care team, Clarence developed a plan to start and stay heart healthy.
By setting small, achievable goals and tracking those goals, Clarence made a big and lasting difference in his health. He learned the importance of taking his high blood pressure and cholesterol medications. With the help of a dietitian Dr. Ferdinand referred him to, he started eating less of the fatty, salty, and greasy food and added more fruits and vegetables. He also began walking 2-3 miles each day. After his surgery, Clarence lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off.
Today, Dr. Ferdinand continues to motivate and support Clarence in his heart health journey. By having a strong and trusting relationship with his doctor, Clarence was able to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Clarence encourages African American men to be strong and commit to making one heart-healthy lifestyle change during American Heart Month.
How to Support American Heart Month
Show your support for heart health by sharing messages on your social media platforms using #heartmonth and through these activities:
Show your support for heart health by sharing messages on your social media platforms using #heartmonth and through these activities:
- Join Million Hearts® and Men's Health Network on February 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. ET, for a Twitter chat on how to maintain a healthy heart, including tips for controlling blood pressure, eating healthy, and staying active. Use the hashtag #HeartMonthChat.
- Be part of our #HeartMonth Facebook Challenge. Each week, we'll challenge you to complete one action that can help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Visit the Million Hearts® Facebook page to learn more.
- Keep the conversation going offline by talking about the importance of heart health with your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Turn your next get-together into a healthy get-together! Download the Healthy Get-Together Planning Guide[3.94 MB].
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We are a member of the PROES Business Group. This association is a family of companies providing multiple avenues to make your life better. It brings business partners with the right background, experience and expertise to help you with your needs.
Each agent, servicing representative and owner’s philosophy is to combine quality, price, experience and service in every facet of your insurance purchasing experience. We strive to build long term relationships by meeting the needs of our clients.
The various backgrounds of our people help assure we can relate to your situation. Our goal is to help you have the right coverage, at the right price and be satisfied at the most important time – when you have a claim. We understand you are not buying insurance: you are buying piece of mind to protect yourself, your business and your family.