February is American Heart Month

By: Ashley Western, ACSR, MSM RMI

February is American Heart Month, sponsored by the American Heart Association.  As Americans, we tend to disregard the importance of our own personal health.  Take 5 minutes today, to take advantage of the AHA's free Heart Attack Risk Assessment Tool:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/HeartAttackToolsResources/Heart-Attack-Risk-Assessment_UCM_303944_Article.jsp

Also, be sure you are aware of the warning signs of a Heart Attack:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/WarningSignsofaHeartAttack/Warning-Signs-of-a-Heart-Attack_UCM_002039_Article.jsp

Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of women over age 20.  Don't forget to familiarize yourself with the early warning signs, and check out www.heart.org to learn more about how you can raise awareness & help prevent heart disease.

When considering your personal risk factors, you should also consider the amount of Life Insurance you currently have in place.  Life Insurance is a financial mechanism, which helps ensure your family remains protected, even when the unexpected occurs.  You can receive a no obligation Life Insurance quote instantly by clicking here.