Prevention (Page 37)

Treat yourself to a glass of red wine with some dark chocolate. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Try to get chocolate with 55% or higher cacao. Wine and chocolate are a great source of antioxidants. Just don’t go overboard and indulge too much.

When you get home from work, put on your workout clothes before you sit down to relax. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] You're more likely to be active, whether it’s leaving to go to the gym, working out at home or going outside for a bike ride, if…

Go for a walk with your family. It's a great way to unwind and catch up after a long day. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Apples, kidney beans, oatmeal. They’re all high in soluble fiber.

Drink More H20! [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] We usually don't drink enough water in a given day. Have a bottle of water with you on your desk while you’re at work and make a conscious effort to drink it and fill it back up. You'll be surprised…

Know someone recovering from a heart attack, angioplasty or heart surgery? [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] UVA’s nurses and exercise physiologists will help you set up an exercise program that builds your heart's strength. Learn how our Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic can help you or a loved…

You left work late and you’re rushing around doing errands. You’re hungry and you just want to get home, but you don’t have any milk or bread in the house and the kids will need breakfast in the morning. So you run by the grocery store. Oh, there’s a bag…

When you visit with your doctor, take a list of questions that you’d like to talk about with him/her, and don’t leave the office until they’ve all been answered. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Your list should include target blood pressure and cholesterol levels, nutrition and exercise goals,…

How fit are you right now? [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] If you haven't exercised for a while, start with some modest activities and work your way up. If you're not overweight, 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five or more times a week is all you need…

Yesterday, we told you to stand up at work. Today, we're telling you to sit down. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Stress is a major cause of heart attacks. One effective way to deal with stress is to meditate. Meditation comes in many forms, like mindfulness-based stress reduction…