Is Your Heart Healthy? This New 8-Part Checklist Will Tell You.
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Jul 08, 2022
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing nearly one in
three men, often prematurely. A number of factors contribute to problems with
heart health, but lifestyle has a lot to do with it — specifically poor diet,
lack of exercise, excessive drinking, smoking, and stress. To lower your heart
disease risk, you don’t need to cut out all alcohol and transform into a gym
rat. Little tweaks to your lifestyle can make a big difference. Walk just 30
minutes per day, five times a week. Save alcohol for the weekends. Eat an apple
with breakfast. And make sure your kids are following your lead, because good
habits start early.
HEALTH
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Is Your Heart Healthy? This New 8-Part Checklist Will Tell You.
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A new checklist from the American Heart Association makes it easy to figure
out your heart’s health.
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Sleep impacts overall health, and people who have healthier sleep patterns
manage health factors such as weight, blood pressure or risk for Type 2 diabetes
more effectively.
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— American Heart Association President Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D.
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DAD BOD
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36 Cardio Exercises That Will Whip You Into Shape
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These lung-searing, heart-beating cardio moves will get you in shape fast.
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HOLD YOUR BREATH
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Air Pollution Hurts Your Heart. But You Can Protect Yourself.
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Air pollution doesn't just hurt the lungs, but it can also have major effects
on the heart. This is how you mitigate your risk.
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WELLNESS
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22 Stress Relief Activities to Calm Yourself Down In 5-Minutes Or Less
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Times are, umm, a bit stressful. These exercises can help you fight the
tension in five minutes or less.
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tips and tricks
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Take 12, slow, deep breaths Inhale as deeply as possible comfortably, and fully
empty your lungs for each exhale.” Taje 12 slow deep breaths. Do this for five
minutes, breathing as slowly and deeply as you can, suggests therapist Amber
Trueblood. The process works because it oxygenates your blood cells, reduces
your blood pressure, and helps balance cortisol and adrenaline levels in your
bloodstream. That means, of course, that the exercise reduces stress.
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Set an alarm on your phone for every hour. This is your reminder to stand up
from your work, take a deep breath, and focus on yourself, says Katherine
Bihlmeier, a life coach who specializes in mental health. “It stops you from
getting caught up in the stress cycle, trying to be available for everyone and
feeling completely exhausted in the end.”
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Have one super low-stakes at-home project Something thatyou can return to for
five minutes at a time. “Whether it’s a book or a puzzle, or even just an
at-home project you’ve been meaning to do, having something that is just for you
can be helpful for reducing stress,” says GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC. These
projects can help you decompress — and can legitimately be anything. “It can be
great to have a crossword book in the bathroom to look at when your children are
occupied.” Anything to take five minutes of your energy off the current moment
will help.
further reading If You’re Anxious Or Depressed, Working Out Is Even Better For
Your Heart
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A Renowned Doc Reveals The Simple Secrets To Being A Healthy Man
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Just 10 Minutes Of Lifting A Day Can Cut Your Risk Of Premature Death By 20
Percent
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KIDS’ HEALTH
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Less Than 30% Of US Kids Score High For Heart Health. Here’s Why.
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Cardiovascular health only gets worse as kids get older.
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