Cardiovascular disease remains as the leading cause of death here in the United States, claiming more American lives than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined in 2021. As recently as 2020, nearly 49% of US Adults suffered from some form of cardiovascular disease. That's roughly 128 million Americans who live with these conditions. As we inch closer to February, Sarah Huntley, a registered respiratory therapist with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, wants to bring awareness to National Heart Month. Huntley says it is never too late to start thinking about taking care of your heart, no matter your situation.

Huntley talks about some additional underlying factors that play key roles in one's heart health.

As for Huntley's day to day, she describes how she continues to push for her patients and their heart or overall well being.

Find out more on HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and the services they provide, at www.hshs.org/good-shepherd.  You may also call them at 217-774-3961.

Sarah Huntley appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show live from our studios in downtown Shelbyville.