LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - For the past 57 years, February has been recognized as American Heart Month. It aims to spread awareness about heart disease which remains the greatest health threat in the U.S.
While some genetic factors remain out of a person s control, health officials say that they are things you can do to prevent heart disease. A key to taking care of your heart is maintaining a good diet. Getting up and active can also lower your chances of poor heart health. You also want to avoid smoking and heavy alcohol consumption as those things can contribute to heart disease.