February is American Heart Month!

SWLA Center for Health Services recognizes American Heart Month and is using this month to motivate our patients to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease.

Heart disease is very common and is in fact the leading cause of death in the United States, for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups.

Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or being a smoker or overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk of heart disease

At SWLA Center for Health Services, we understand how important it is Our Primary Care Providers are here to help you reach your goals and live a heart-healthier lifestyle. Managing your stress helps your heart health. Here at SWLA, our providers can help you set goals to do relaxing activities every day; such as walking, yoga, meditation or even an online stress-management program. Monitoring your blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and weight can improve your heart health. Our primary care providers can assist you in keeping a log of your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, weight goals, and physical activity to help you stay on a heart-healthy track.