Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US and new 2025 guidelines focus on earlier interventions, personalized treatment, and lifestyle changes. These goals aim to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke more effectively.

Updates in Cardiovascular Prevention:

• Earlier management of hypertension.
• Individualized Risk Calculator
• Cholesterol screening beginning at age 20
• Lifestyle Recommendations:
• Follow a heart-healthy diet
• Exercise regularly
• Achieve or maintain a healthy weight

Take charge of your heart health. Health and Human Services offer blood pressure readings, cholesterol screenings, and wellness education consultations to help you and your heart stay healthy! Schedule your screening today: Call 847-781-4850

For more information visit American Heart Association and Heart Month in the USA 2026 | February 1, 2026 | Awareness Days