WV Farm Bureau Magazine February 2014 | Page 17

Take action now to stop heart disease I f you could protect your family from being robbed, would you? And would you stop a killer from taking a life? Of course! West Virginians are at risk of being robbed of their health and losing their lives. How? Heart disease kills approximately 5,000 state residents each year. That is why everyone needs to take action now to stop this killer. • Take advantage of free or low-cost screenings in your community. Keep your numbers handy. The www.heart.org site has useful facts and a printable tracker. How can you protect yourself and family members? 1. Get the facts. • Learn about health issues from A to Z at www.health.gov. • Piece together “My Family Health Po