Political Quotes

“Today, there will be a lot of focus on hearts, and I would like to talk about heart health. February marks American Heart Month, which is an annual awareness campaign for the number one killer in the United States--heart disease. The first American Heart Month was declared in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. While the death rate from heart disease has dropped considerably since the 1960s, we still have much work to do. More than 17 million deaths a year are attributed to heart disease and stroke. But studies show that 80 percent of cardiac events and strokes are preventable. What is truly important for Americans to know is that heart disease is within their control if they have a family history where a loved one has suffered, or even died, from heart disease. The good news is that the risk of heart disease can be lowered through a healthy lifestyle and regular checkups. It is my hope that all Americans will take their heart health seriously and educate themselves on how to lead a healthy life in the spirit of American Heart Month. ____________________”