February is American Heart Health Month, a time to both raise awareness about heart disease and to encourage people to take steps to prevent it. KCRA 3's Deirdre Fitzpatrick spoke with Dr. Mahbub Jamil,

Month-long observances in February include Black History Month, American Heart Month and — you might have missed it if not for this article — Great American Pie month. Certain

Managing blood pressure is a critical piece to heart health as high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease.