Plant-Based Diet Offers Strong Medicine for a Healthy Heart
By Kaiser Permanente News
Published February 18, 2021
It is a troubling statistic! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – that is 1 in every 4 deaths.
With February being American Heart Month, Kaiser Permanente reminds everyone about the importance of caring for one’s heart by taking steps toward lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier life. That’s especially important, since about half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.
Combats Heart Disease and Leads to Better Health
It is a troubling statistic! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – that is 1 in every 4 deaths.
With February being American Heart Month, Kaiser Permanente reminds everyone about the importance of caring for one’s heart by taking steps toward lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier life. That’s especially important, since about half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.