It’s Time To Listen To Your Heart

It’s never too early to start taking steps to prevent heart disease. Knowing what numbers are important to monitor, and checking those numbers regularly will help you keep your heart in great shape. The numbers you need to know:

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the arteries when the heart beats and rests.

Target Range: Less than 130/80 mm Hg

Blood Sugar

Your blood sugar levels measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood.

Target Range: Less than 140 mg/dL

Blood Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver that can block your arteries and cause complications.

Target Range: Total cholesterol score of less than 180 mg/dL

Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a measurement that evaluates your ideal body weight based on your gender, age, height, and frame.

Target range: Between 18.6 and 24.9.

Make Your Promise

I commit to checking my numbers on a regular basis to keep my heart beating strong!

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