February is American Heart Month and is meant to spotlight heart disease by sharing how to take steps to prevent this deadly disease. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. To help bring awareness of heart disease, Dr. Mohamed Dahodwala, Chairman of Medicine, Senior Cardiologist from Saint Anthony Hospital would like to offer the following tips:

• Exercise: The secret to a healthy heart is regular exercise – lifting weights and cardio is very helpful.

• Diet: Having a healthy diet includes low carbs, low salt, and low fatty foods to maintain your normal body weight.

• Sleep: Adequate sleep helps your heart! You should be sleeping up to 8 hours each night.

• Get Tested: If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, chest discomfort, palpitations, leg swellings, or excessive snoring, you should get checked by a physician.