Sometimes there’s a big gap between perception and reality when judging your own health. According to a recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey, nearly 40 percent of Americans thought they were in ideal heart health, when in reality, less than one percent match the ideal profile. The Wyoming Department of Health lists cardiovascular disease as the top cause of death. The AHA has created "My Life Check," an online assessment tool that gives users an overall health score and pointers on how to improve health.
Brenda Quinn with the A-H-A says there are seven little steps to take along the way for a healthier heart.
Quinn advises gathering up basic health records for an accurate assessment from the website.
Quinn says each component is manageable, although some are more of a challenge than others. The health assessment and action plan are available free at MyLifeCheck.Heart.org.
Brenda Quinn with the A-H-A says there are seven little steps to take along the way for a healthier heart.
Quinn advises gathering up basic health records for an accurate assessment from the website.
Quinn says each component is manageable, although some are more of a challenge than others. The health assessment and action plan are available free at MyLifeCheck.Heart.org.
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