American Heart Month

It’s already February. Valentine’s day is on our minds and we can feel that love is in the air. The well known symbol for Valentine’s day and for love, is the heart, and for that reason, in 1963, February was designated as American Heart Month.

The National Institute of Health says: “Making heart healthy choices is easier with the support of others. Join the #OurHearts movement.”

So – let’s all use the #OurHearts hashtag in our social media in order to promote American Heart Month.

Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Heart Month

In recognition of American Heart Month, Apple is offering an Apple Watch Activity Challenge in order to promote heart health. Anyone who closes their Exercise Ring for all seven days from February 8 to February 14 will earn a special badge on Valentine’s Day.

Heart Health with Apple: Sessions in Apple Stores

Apple, as part of its commitment to health and fitness will host special Heart Health with Apple sessions in Apple stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco on the following dates:

• San Francisco: Apple Union Square, February 11, 2019, 6:00 p.m.: Dr. Sumbul Desai, Jeanette Jenkins, Julz Arney
• New York: Apple Williamsburg, February 21, 2019, 4:30 p.m.: Dr. Sumbul Desai, Jeanette Jenkins, Jay Blahnik
• Chicago: Apple Michigan Avenue, February 27, 2019, 6:00 p.m.: Dr. Sumbul Desai, Nancy Brown, Jeanette Jenkins, Craig Bolton

Attendees will hear a discussion about heart health and participate in a new Health & Fitness Walk.