One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”
Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?”
The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
“Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!”
The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
On January 30, 2015, President Obama proclaimed February to be American Heart Month. Why was it so important to dedicate a whole month to heart awareness? Because the numbers are staggering – cardiovascular disease is responsible for one out of every four deaths. That’s an incredible 610,000 people dying from heart disease every year – it’s the leading cause of death in both men and women.
1. Stop smoking
2. Know your numbers
3. Screen for diabetes
4. Get active
5. Build some muscle
6. Eat smart
7. Limit junk
8. Stress less
9. Sleep more
10. Smile
Do you know how to keep your heart healthy? You can take an active role in reducing your risk for heart disease by eating a healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, and managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. This is a great chance to start some heart-healthy habits!
Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use.
HOW TO OBSERVE AMERICAN HEART MONTH
1. Take up a heart-healthy habit 2. Educate yourself 3. Get your cholesterol tested
Remember to submit your monthly activity report for activities between the 1st and the 31st of the previous month. What did your wellness ministry do recently? You can download and complete the fillable PDF: CLICK HERE.
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