The American Heart Association’s Live Fierce. Reduce Your Risk. campaign works to advance strategic areas of action that will be critical to create equitable health for all and address uncontrolled high blood pressure in New York City and beyond. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, but we can change that, and the change starts with you. We are honored to collaborate with NYU Langone Health and their healthcare professionals on initiatives aimed at helping residents of New York City and Long Island live longer, healthier lives.
Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
The Association has outlined a few easy steps you can take to live a healthier lifestyle which includes quitting tobacco use, prioritizing healthy sleep, eating better, exercising, managing your blood sugar, managing your weight, controlling cholesterol, and managing your blood pressure.
Click a button below to learn more about each pillar!
Getting enough sleep plays a major role in our mental and physical wellness. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Children require more: 10-16 hours for ages 5 and younger, including naps; 9-12 hours for ages 6-12; and 8-10 hours for ages 13-18. Adequate sleep promotes healing, improves brain function, mood and energy, strengthens our immune system, and reduces our risk for chronic diseases.
Stay tuned for more heart healthy resources coming soon.