Yingling raises awareness on American Heart Month

National Institutes of Health offer many ways to prevent heart disease

ROUND LAKE BEACH – With February being American Heart Month, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is encouraging residents to learn about ways they can help keep their hearts healthy.

“While we are all focusing on staying healthy by doing our part to combat the COVID-19 virus, it is important that we do not neglect other aspects of our health,” Yingling said in a news release. “Regardless of income, people deserve access to affordable health care services, and I will continue working with my colleagues in Springfield to ensure that residents can receive the care they need, no matter what.”

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. There are many ways that residents can work to prevent heart disease. The NIH recommends residents have daily physical exercise, eat meals low in sodium and unhealthy fats, keep medical appointments and sleep seven to eight hours a day. In addition, the NIH recommends managing stress and maintaining positive, close relationships to keep a healthy heart.

“While there are many pressing issues facing our state, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of my constituents,” Yingling said. “I highly encourage residents to use this opportunity to learn about the many fun and easy ways that they can keep their heart healthy.”

For information and tips on how to maintain heart health, visit the NIH’s website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month.