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Health Awareness Month

February is American Heart Month -cdc.gov (click on the link to learn more)

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Blood Pressure and Your Health

Blood pressure is the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels.

When the force of the blood flow in your vessels is too high, for too long, the vessels can be damaged.

Damaged blood vessels can increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, or other health threats. – Learn more at heart.org

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A text-based infographic about blood pressure, highlighting different levels and providing tips for maintaining healthy blood pressure.

 

 

Click on this link to learn some ways to  Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure- cdc.gov

 

A man sits with his arm resting on a table, demonstrating the correct way to measure blood pressure.A graphic with the text 'Move to the Beat of Your Own Drum' and icons representing heart-health topics like exercise, healthy eating, and stress management.