St. Luke’s Medical Center

February is Healthy Heart Month

Here is a tip for good heart health that doesn't cost anything but a little effort on our part: Calm Down

Negative emotions, such as stress or panic attacks, trigger the release of hormones that can threaten your heart; studies show that people who experience those troubles have more heart attacks and strokes than calmer, more cheerful types. Curbing negative emotions is almost as good for your heart as proper diet and exercising.