Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
Life’s Essential 8 comprises two major areas:
Health Behaviors and Health Factors
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Life’s Essential 8™ for Kids
We all want our kids to grow up healthy and happy. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Supporting good heart and brain health early helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.
My Life Check® can help
Now that you know about Life’s Essential 8, use My Life Check, an online tool to assess your own heart health and better understand your risk for heart disease and stroke.
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The American Heart Association thanks A+E Networks for their invaluable support in raising awareness of the impact of heart disease and stroke.
