In 1963, President Proclaims February American Heart Month: President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims February American Heart Month, declaring that “over one-half of the 10 million Americans afflicted by the cardiovascular diseases are stricken during their most productive years, thereby causing a staggering physical and economic loss to the nation.”

Be Well: Do you have children between ages 17 and 21? You should get their cholesterol checked. Find answers and advice on managing cholesterol with our FREE cholesterol guide.

Learn about cholesterol

Eat Better: Avoid grilling meats at high temperatures or over flames that are too high, which produces chemicals on the meat that can lead to high blood pressure when eaten. See our 10 Tips for Healthy Grilling.

Grill healthy

Move More: Get active for a cause. If you live to help others, active community events like the Heart Walk are a great way to do something healthy while giving back. Some even offer fitness training, team opportunities and prizes!

Learn other daily tips to keep active

Be Well: Study after study confirms that people — of all ages, races and walks of life — can struggle to connect with others. If you’re lonely, try volunteering: helping others or doing charity work. Here are some other ways to cope.

Countering loneliness

Eat Better: Most of us snack. If done in moderation and by making healthier choices, snacking can fit into a healthy dietary pattern. For instance, try some delicious, fun frozen grapes.

Snack to your health

Move More: Identify free times for family physical activity, picking two 30-minute and two 60-minute time slots. Get creative and work heart-healthy habits into your family’s daily schedule.

6 Steps for the whole family to be healthy

Be Well: Sleeping late on the weekends doesn’t reverse the harmful effects of not getting enough sleep during the week. To deal with sleep debt, try to go to bed and wake up about the same time each day. Other ways to improve your sleep habits and routine.

Better sleep for better health

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