Each February, NHLBI and The Heart Truth^® celebrate American Heart Month. It is a month to celebrate not only life but also a way to motivate Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. American Heart Month is a great time to think about reducing your cardiovascular disease risk. Start the Seven days of self-care this week and start the road to preventing heart disease.

Want to learn more about American Heart Month? Visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.