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Most of us get together with friends or go on dates for activities that center on eating and food. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Make it a point to try something else instead – when was the last time you swung on a swing? Rode bikes or went…
Your heart needs rest, too! Though often overlooked, sleep supports and promotes all your body’s functions. It’s even important for weight-loss. Yet making sure you get right amount and the right kind can be challenging. Try one of these for a good night’s rest: Restorative yoga: One or two relaxing…
Pick one day every week that you’ll eat fish, either grilled or baked. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="263"] Celebrating Heart Month[/caption] Fish, especially salmon, is a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3s. You can also find heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in tuna, halibut, herring and mackerel.
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…
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