- Tom Johnson
ORLANDO, Fla. — Your heart works hard for you every day. This American Heart Month, take time to focus on simple habits that can support your lifelong heart health.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Many of the most common risk factors — including physical inactivity, poor nutrition and unmanaged stress — improve with steady, consistent lifestyle changes.
In the video above, members of the AdventHealth heart care team share steps they take in their own lives to maintain heart health. Their perspective underscores how daily choices — from movement and nutrition to rest and stress management — shape long-term well-being.
Heart health connects closely to overall wellness. Caring for your heart also supports your energy, resilience and quality of life.
Click the video at the top of the page to hear their insights and explore practical steps you can take.
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