A Fond du Lac cardiologist is urging residents to take some simple steps to protect your heart health. February is American Heart Month. Agnesian Healthcare cardiologist, Dr. Tadeo Balderrama, says people could lower their risk of heart disease by diet and exercise. Dr. Balderrama says unfortunately during the pandemic more people have been engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Dr. Balderrama says it requires an internal effort knowing that an investment in living a healthy lifestyle now will pay off greatly in the future. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
