February is American Heart Month and the Y wants you to take some time this month to think about your heart health. Below are tips and resources to help you and your family exercise your hearts in more ways than one. So get 'Moving to the Beat'...
Every heart is different...Move to the beat of yours. We are opening our hearts and our doors so you and your family can enjoy programs to stay healthy and active. Complete the form below for access to YMCAs across Greater Pittsburgh.
Our efforts will kick off on National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3rd.
Launched by the American Heart Association in 2003 to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women, National Wear Red Day is celebrated on the first Friday of February. Members, staff, volunteers, and community members are encouraged to wear red.
Many forms of heart disease, including hypertension, are highly preventable. Under new Blood Pressure Guidelines, it was announced in 2017 that roughly 30 million more Americans than previously thought are now considered to have high blood pressure (hypertension), a leading risk factor for stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and dementia. This includes 4 out of 5 people ages 65 and older. We encourage our members and the community to learn more about the risk of heart disease by getting a blood pressure reading and taking action to reduce risks throughout the month.
