Before the year-end celebrations and comfort-food spreads, give your heart a quick check-up. Fall is your pre-holiday window to refocus on what matters most—your health.
1. Why Check Now?
- Cooler weather means perfect walking weather—great for blood pressure control.
- Insurance deductibles reset soon—use benefits for preventive visits now.
- Most heart problems build silently over time; labs and vitals help catch changes early.
2. Your Mid-Year Heart Checklist
- Blood pressure: goal under 120/80.
- Cholesterol & A1C: simple blood work reveals early risk for heart disease or diabetes.
- Medication review: some seasonal allergy or cold meds raise heart rate or pressure—let’s double-check.
- Flu shot: prevents infection-related heart strain.
3. Lifestyle Tune-Up
- Food: swap heavy creams for olive oil; load plates with colorful veggies.
- Movement: 30 minutes brisk walking five days weekly.
- Stress: try deep breathing before reaching for snacks or scrolling.
- Sleep: seven hours minimum—your heart repairs at night.
4. Red Flags Not to Ignore
Chest pressure, shortness of breath with mild exertion, ankle swelling, or unusual fatigue are reasons to schedule a visit immediately. Many heart issues respond best when caught early.
Book your fall heart-health visit today because prevention is easier than recovery.
