The Los Alamitos Medical Center recognized heart health month by providing tips to local residents and sponsoring a local luncheon which occurred Feb. 14.
According to Los Al Medical, if you know someone with heart disease, they can take steps immediately to reduce the risks. Here are the tips (in summary):
- eat healthy
- exercise regularly
- don’t smoke
- maintain a healthy weight
In addition, the staff at Los Alamitos Medical Center recognized National Heart Health Awareness Month by sponsoring the Orange County Go Red for Women luncheon on Feb. 14th and presenting a community lecture by Dr. Steven Becker.
Becker’s lecture was entitled “Your Heart is in the Right Place.”
Regardless of your age or health, it’s never too late to take steps to start protecting your heart. For more information about heart health, talk with your doctor or call 800-548-5559 for a free referral to a cardiologist near you.
