Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) is a not-for-profit hospital that provides high quality inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory services for the communities in the tri-state area of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Heart disease is very common. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In 2023, almost 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States was caused by heart disease.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of heart disease–and nearly half of the adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. High blood pressure responds very well to medical treatment and lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, just 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure has it under control.

Because February is American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to focus on your cardiovascular health. At BMH we can help you understand your risk of heart disease and work with you to identify and manage any heart-related health conditions you may have.

Follow this link to visit BMH’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. And be sure to take the following steps to strengthen and protect your heart:

• Move your body.
• Quit using tobacco products.
• Manage stress and prioritize quality sleep (get at least 6 to 8 hours each night).
• Cut down on high fat foods, sugary drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Focus on adding delicious fruits and vegetables to your diet.