American Heart Month
February 1, 2026
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA)?
Here are some positive steps you can take to build a heart-healthy life routine from the AHA: Healthy Lifestyle | American Heart Association
- Eat healthy
- Stay active
- Get enough sleep
- Practice mindfulness
- Manage stress
- Stay socially engaged
Not sure where to start on building healthy habits? Start adding small ‘habit stacking’ changes into your daily routine to improve your heart health. For example, you could take a daily habit, like brushing your teeth, and add in a little movement, like doing five squats.
The AHA has some tips on how you can adopt small habits to eat healthy, improve your fitness, and reduce stress in your life: Making Habits Stick | American Heart Association
Show your heart some love this American Heart Month with delicious recipes crafted from wholesome ingredients. Discover easy swaps that promote lifelong healthy habits, courtesy of the American Heart Association: Recipes | American Heart Association Recipes
Wearable Health Technology to Improve Heart Health
Wearable health devices can serve as daily health tools that monitor stress, heart rate, sleep quality, metabolism, and hormonal changes. From rings and watches to patches and headbands, these devices track heart rhythms, stress responses, and recovery patterns in real time. These devices serve as practical tools that encourage consistency, accountability, and informed health decisions to help improve heart health and overall wellness without disrupting daily life.
Learn More: Wearable Health Devices for Heart, Stress, and Mental Health Monitoring
ADVOCATE Program for Cardiovascular Care
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) within the HHS announced a new research program, the Agentic AI-Enabled Cardiovascular Care Transformation (ADVOCATE). This program aims to develop the first FDA-authorized, agentic artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can provide 24/7 specialty care for the deadliest chronic disease in the United States.
Learn More: ADVOCATE Program for Cardiovascular Care