February is Heart Health Month!
At Jumpstart, we are constantly on a mission to provide quality care and encourage our patients to lose weight in a safe environment but more than just numbers, we strive to promote lifestyle change and increase your quality of life. That said, Heart Health Month is near and dear to us as heart disease claims approximately 1 million lives each year and is an equal opportunity killer of both men and women. Many forms of heart disease can be avoided by a healthy, low-saturated-fat diet enriched with fresh fish, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Maintaining low blood pressure and cholesterol levels are another way to reduce your risk.. something that comes with eating healthier and sustaining the Jumpstart lifestyle your educator encourages. Do another full body composition in our office today and see where your numbers stand… Here’s an article that addresses the threat heart disease has on our nation… it’s a scary fact but true that it’s estimated over 400,000 Americans will die of heart disease in 2010.
