Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Get your cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked regularly by an LGBT-friendly healthcare provider. Learn to understand what these levels are and how to manage them through diet, exercise and if necessary, medication(s).
Just last month was American Heart Month. During this time, healthcare institutions like the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, worked to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. They are, respectively, the first and third leading causes of death in the U.S. They are the principal causes of cardiovascular disease death and are also major causes of disability.
High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are both risk factors for developing heart disease. Get your levels checked regularly with an LGBT-friendly healthcare provider, and work to reduce risk factors that you can control.
For more information about cardiovascular disease, including risks and prevention strategies, visit the American Heart Association or the CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention websites.
To view a complete listing of all 31 ways to better health, visit our 31 Ways for 31 Days page.
For more information about events going on during LGBT Health Month in the Rochester area, click here.
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