{"id":4778,"date":"2018-01-30T15:17:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T20:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=4778"},"modified":"2024-08-13T16:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:03:14","slug":"ways-celebrate-american-heart-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/ways-celebrate-american-heart-month","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Celebrate American Heart Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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As a nurse, you\u2019ve probably dealt with a lot of heartaches both literally and figuratively. As the leading cause of death in the entire United States, heart disease is something that hits home for all of us. About\u00a0610,000 people\u00a0die of heart disease in the United States every year\u2013that\u2019s\u00a01 in every\u00a04 deaths. In a few days, February 1 will kick off American Heart Month. February 2nd also marks National Wear Red Day that specifically works on the awareness and fights against heart disease and stroke. While this year\u2019s campaign is focusing on bringing awareness to younger adults, it\u2019s still important to think about the impact of heart disease in folks of all ages. Not only should you be focused on your own heart health, but you should be looking out for your patients as well! Below we\u2019ve provided a few ways that you can celebrate American Heart Month.<\/p>\n

Ways to Celebrate American Heart Month<\/h2>\n

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Take Control With Exercise<\/h3>\n

A lot of the American Heart Month campaign focuses being proactive when it comes to heart health, which is why exercising is so important. While you are constantly on your feet for the majority of your shift as a nurse<\/a>, it\u2019s important that you exercise outside of work as well. Taking just 10 minutes three times a day to walk will help individuals live longer.\u00a0 In fact, studies show that just one hour of vigorous exercise will increase life expectancy by two hours. Physical inactivity<\/a> doubles the risk of heart disease, which kills 1 in 3 people in the U.S. each year. You should also be telling your patients to get at least 30 minutes of exercises every day. This can greatly decrease the risk of heart disease.This is why one of the best ways to celebrate American Heart Month is to get out and get some exercise!<\/p>\n

Eat Right!<\/h3>\n

Another way that you can celebrate American Heart Month is to vow to eat healthier. Small changes in your eating habits can make a big difference. This means doing things as simple as replacing salt with other spices. You\u2019ll still be able to add flavor to your dishes but won\u2019t have to face the repercussions of a salt-rich diet. Start meal prepping so you can take meals with you to work. Chowing down on a healthy meal in the middle of your shift\u00a0will have you feeling refreshed and energetic. One health example is Southwest slow cooker chicken<\/a>. With only 113 calories per serving, this low-calorie recipe is heart-healthy and great for those looking for low-fat meal options. And since\u00a0this is a slow cooker recipe, it\u2019s extremely easy to make.\u00a0You can still enjoy your favorite foods while living a healthy lifestyle, you just need to know how to portion or modify it to suit your needs. It’s also important that you let your patients know the importance of eating healthy to maintain good heart health! Celebrate American Heart Month by stepping up your nutrition education.<\/p>\n

Know the Signs<\/h3>\n

We know you\u2019re probably aware of the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, but it\u2019s important to make sure your patients know too. Some symptoms include:<\/p>\n