Healthy Heart Journey

Healthy Heart Journey

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Lay the foundation for habits that support a strong and vibrant heart all year long.

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Healthy Heart Journey
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  • 3 Min What Is Cholesterol?

    Discover how maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol can improve heart health and function.

    ☑ Balanced Cholesterol Levels
    ☑ Improved Heart Health
    ☑ Reduced Disease Risk

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Around age 40 is when adults should increase the frequency of cholesterol checks. Children should begin t...

  • 10 Min Cardio Pilates For Desk Workers

    Counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting through cardio pilates.

    ☑ Increased Productivity
    ☑ Expanded Range of Motion
    ☑ Released Tension

    ☾ Best used after sitting for prolonged periods, or when you have a 5 minute break at work.

    ✎ Q&A
    Q: What is Cardio Pilates?
    A: Cardio Pilates is ...

  • 3 Min Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

    Learn strategies to protect and support vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and dignity.

    ☑ Physical & Emotional Safety
    ☑ Compassionate Caregiving Strategies
    ☑ Disability Support & Awareness

    ✎ Pro Tip: In addition to physical support, be sure to support the emotional needs of your loved one...

  • 5 Min How To Make Marinated White Beans

    These marinated white beans are packed with protein and flavor, perfect for pairing with your favorite salad!

    INGREDIENTS
    1 15-ounce can or 1.5 cups white beans (i.e. great northern or cannellini)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    The juice of one lemon
    1 garlic clo...

  • 3 Min Types Of Heart Disease

    Discover the diverse spectrum of heart diseases, understanding their distinct characteristics.

    ☑ Improved Heart Health
    ☑ Increased Awareness
    ☑ Reduced Risk Of Disease

    ✎ Learn The Science: Inflammation plays a significant role in the development and progression of various cardiovascular conditio...

  • 5 Min Different Stages Of Sleep

    Explore the 7 different stages of sleep and understand their crucial roles in achieving restorative rest.

    ☑ Enhanced Cognitive Function
    ☑ Improved Sleep Hygiene
    ☑ Enhanced Repair & Recovery

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Ways to improve the stages of sleep and overall quality of sleep include creating a se...

  • 5 Min Breathing For Calm, Inner Peace & Stress Relief

    Discover a powerful technique to regain control over anxiety by harnessing the power of your breath. With this exercise, you can tap into the innate resource of your breath to cultivate a profound sense of inner peace that extends throughout your day.

    ☑ Heightened Awareness
    ☑ Reduced Stress
    ☑ R...

  • 3 Min Children's Health: Congenital Heart Disease

    Learn about congenital heart disease and defects among heart structure in children.

    ☑ Emergency Preparedness
    ☑ Symptom Awareness
    ☑ Treatment Options

    ✎ Learn The Science: While congenital heart diseases can only be treated through medication, checkups, and even surgery, some keys to reducing sym...

  • 3 Min Recognizing & Treating Compassion Fatigue

    Identify and combat compassion fatigue for better mental and emotional health.

    ☑ Reduced Stress & Fatigue
    ☑ Boundary Setting Skills
    ☑ Self Care Tips

    ✎ Pro Tip: Try to avoid using substances like drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress and as a way to manage your emotions. The negative...

  • 5 Min Nutrition & Heart Disease Risk Reduction

    Learn how to maintain a healthy diet & lifestyle to improve your heart health.

    ☑ Decreased Risk
    ☑ Better Heart Health
    ☑ Improved Diet

    ☾ ☼ Best used if you are at risk for heart disease, or anytime you have a 5 min break.

    ✎ Learn the Science: A low-saturated fat, high-fiber, high plant food d...

  • 3 Min Managing Financial Stress & Building Resilience

    Equip yourself with effective techniques to manage financial stress and build resilience for a secure financial future.

    ☑ Decreased Financial Stress
    ☑ Increased Resilience
    ☑ Improved Fiscal Mindset

    ☾☼ Best used when you’re feeling financial strain, or anytime you have a 3 min break.

    ✎ Pro Tip...

  • 5 Min Panic Attacks

    Learn about the symptoms and causes of panic attacks and panic disorder.

    ☑ Panic Attack Awareness
    ☑ Panic Attacks Vs. Panic Disorder
    ☑ Anxiety Disorder Awareness

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Panic attacks can be challenging to deal with on your own. If you are experiencing panic attacks, consider reachin...

  • 5 Min High Blood Pressure & How To Prevent It

    Learn how to prevent high blood pressure and safeguard your heart health.

    Definitions To Know:
    ⚕ Endothelium- the layer of tissue that lines blood vessels
    ⚕ Peripheral Vascular Disease- a circulatory condition that causes narrowed blood vessels and therefore reduced blood flow to limbs
    ⚕ Sleep ...

  • 10 Min Cardio Blast

    Push your limits and increase your cardiovascular endurance in this short cardio blast.

    ☑ Improved Endurance
    ☑ Healthier Heart & Lungs
    ☑ Enhanced Stamina

    ☾☼ Best used as a morning or evening fitness routine, or whenever you have a 10 minute break.

    ✎ Learn the Science: Cardiovascular workouts i...

  • 15 Min Meditation To Open Your Heart

    Discover a visualization meditation to enhance mental wellbeing, as well as self-love and compassion.

    ☑ Enhanced Self-Love
    ☑ Increased Emotional Acceptance
    ☑ Stronger Compassion

    ✎ Learn the Science: Studies show that improved self-love and confidence can improve sleep, cognitive thinking, and h...