February Newsletter

HEART HEALTH Wellness February 2024 NEWSLETTER EXERCISE FOR HEART HEALTH Only about one in five adults in the United States gets enough weekly exercise to maintain health. The CDC exercise recommendation for adults is at least 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours, of moderate intensity exercise per week. February is heart health month, a time Moderate exercises are activities like: brisk when all are encouraged to focus on their walking (2.5 mph+), water aerobics, cardiovascular health. Heart diseases are dancing, doubles tennis, and biking the number one cause of death worldwide. (slower than 10mph). The good news is that many heart disease risk factors can be prevented. If you are just getting started research has It is important to know your risk for heart shown that any amount of physical disease. This can be done at your annual activity is better for your health than none. physical with your primary care provider. Start slow. work your way up to the 150- Try out this “Know Your Numbers” minute mark over time. worksheet to be aware of your risk factors. Leading a healthy lifestyle also decreases risk for heart diseases. Focusing on 8 STEPS TO A HEART nutrition, physical activity, managing stress, HEALTHY DIET and avoiding risky substances can reduce risk. MEDITATE COOK Try one of the American Give mindfulness a try! Heart Association’s easy, Free, live, expert-led heart-healthy, and virtual meditations. delicious recipes. RECIPES REGISTER