Take your family’s heart health into your own hands with Life’s Essential 8—a checklist of healthy habits and measures that affect heart, brain and overall well-being for anyone age 2 and older. The American Heart Association’s checklist—now expanded for younger ages since its release more than a decade ago—is centered …
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In our fourth and final segment of this Heart-Healthy feature, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at the holistic benefits of heart health. Holistic Benefits of Heart Health Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long …
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In the third segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Sleep Getting good sleep is necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a …
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February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good sleep are all important habits to form as kids and carry into adulthood. By making heart-healthy choices a part of your family’s routine, …
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