Heart month with Mary Washington Healthcare
February is designated by the American Heart Association heart health month, but every day is the perfect day to keep your heart healthy. Cardiovascular disease can happen at any age and remains the leading cause of death in the United States. So, whether you are 18 or 88, here are some tips to keep your ticker in tip top shape. Don't smoke and if you do, quit. Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of heart disease. Roughly 1 out of every 5 deaths from heart disease is related to smoking and every cigarette (or e-cigarette) you smoke makes you two to four times more likely to deve...