Did you know that February is Heart Health Month?
Cardio
Recommendations
20
minutes of walking a day can lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke
minutes of walking a day can lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke
- Tips:
Park farther away - Choose the stairs over the escalator
150
minutes of exercise per week
minutes of exercise per week
- Trouble
keeping track? Just try to move more! Get up from your desk/couch and
just walk around the room every once in a while
Heart
Healthy Nutrition
Cholesterol:
Adding more fiber to the diet can help naturally lower your body’s cholesterol
levels
Adding more fiber to the diet can help naturally lower your body’s cholesterol
levels
Squash
is a great winter vegetable that is high in fiber
is a great winter vegetable that is high in fiber
“Eat
the rainbow”: When choosing fruits and vegetables try and get multiple colors.
Different colored vegetables contain different nutrients, the more variety the
better!
the rainbow”: When choosing fruits and vegetables try and get multiple colors.
Different colored vegetables contain different nutrients, the more variety the
better!
Heart
Health and Wellness
Sleep:
Recommended that you get 7-9 hours of sleep
Recommended that you get 7-9 hours of sleep
- Tips
for a better night time routine: Set an alarm to go to bed, lowered the
brightness on your phone/tablet, turn your phone on “Do not Disturb” so
notifications don’t wake you - Stress:
Lowering your stress helps lower blood pressure, boost your motivation, and
help you sleep - Things
to try: Positive self-talk, meditation. Count to 10 before reacting. Take a
break by reading a book, drawing/coloring, exercise, or listening to music.
Talk
to your doctor!
to your doctor!
- About
old concerns, new concerns, or more tips on how to keep you and your heart
healthy!
Source: American Heart Association
Blog
post by Erin Womboldt.
post by Erin Womboldt.
