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Educational guides for everyday heart-healthy living.
Lasting heart-healthy routines rarely begin with a total overhaul. Choose one habit, such as a 10-minute walk after dinn…
A blood pressure reading has two numbers: the top (systolic) shows pressure when the heart beats and the bottom (diastol…
Walking is free, low-impact and easy to scale. Regular movement is one of the most widely recommended habits for a healt…
The DASH eating plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish, poultry, beans and nuts, while li…
Most dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker: breads, soups, deli meats, sau…
Consistent, good-quality sleep supports mood, energy and long-term cardiovascular health. Most adults need seven or more…
Ongoing stress can affect sleep, eating and activity, all of which touch heart health. Small daily resets help.…
Check serving size, servings per container, each ingredient and the amount, and the 'other ingredients' list for allerge…
Your clinician knows your history, test results and medication list. A short conversation can prevent interactions.…
Drink a glass of water, take any capsules or medication as directed, and stretch for two minutes.…