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February is Heart Health Month across the nation, sponsored by the American Heart Association. It is estimated that in 2005 there were 80,700,000 people in the United States living with one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Cleveland State University's Health and Wellness Services Center is doing its share to help support efforts in fighting cardiovascular disease.

Health and Wellness Services will offer all throughout February heart screening exams. Call (216)-687-3649 to make an appointment for a heart screening.

Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States. Heart Health Month was required by Congress since 1963 to help those suffering cardiovascular diseases and to encourage prevention of the diseases.

Throughout the month of February the American Heart Association puts on various fund-raising activities to help fund research for the different types of cardiovascular disease. For more information and volunteer opportunities, check out www.americanheart.org.

Today there have been many improvements in prevention, detection and treatment techniques for cardiovascular disease. The disease primarily affects older men, however, it also greatly affects women in their prime. The disease is sometimes referred to as the "killer of people in the prime of life," because it kills many working adults.

Everyone should remember to get heart screenings throughout the year, especially highrisk age groups. Mostly though staying healthy can be effective in preventing certain heart health problems.

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