September 29th is World Heart Day! According to the World Heart Federation, 17.9 million people die every year from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke. The World Heart Federation celebrates World Heart Day to “ensure heart-healthy equity for all.”
What Is World Heart Day?
The World Heart Federation celebrates World Heart Day every September! World Heart Day inspires everyone to become Heart Heroes by recognizing how vital heart health truly is. Become a Heart Hero by finding your heart healthy promise!
How Can I Make a Heart Hero Promise?
Some Heart Hero promise examples could be:
- “I promise to cook more heart-healthy meals.”
- Delish’s, “15 Heart-Healthy Recipes That Are Done In Less Than 30 Minutes,” can help you fulfill your heart-healthy promise!
- “I promise to engage in more heart-healthy activities and exercises.”
- Heart-healthy exercises can include:
- Biking
- Cardio
- Swimming
- Walking
- Yoga
- Heart-healthy exercises can include:
For more information regarding World Heart Day, visit the World Heart Federation. Share your Heart Hero promise this World Heart Day by using #WorldHeartDay!
Sources:
15 Heart-Healthy Recipes That Are Done In Less Than 30 Minutes. (2019). Retrieved 20 September 2019, from https://www.delish.com/cooking/nutrition/g1524/quick-heart-healthy/.
World Heart Day 2019 – World Heart Day. (2019). Retrieved 20 September 2019, from https://www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/world-heart-day-2019/.