February is national heart month.
Nurse in Cardiac Services at Pella Regional Linda Groenendyk says that beyond aging and family history, there are seven common risk factors for heart disease that can be improved: smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, low physical activity, diabetes, stress, and being overweight. She says it’s important to pay attention and take action when experiencing early warning signs to protect against further complications. We have more about heart health on Let’s Talk Pella