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Heartline Magazine January - March 2006
How to love your heart
Valentine’s Day may have passed, but here’s top ten tips for
loving your heart and keeping it healthy all year round.
1. Step out with a loved one. Show someone you care by
sharing a 30-minute brisk walk to help maintain heart health.
2. Keep up New Years resolutions. If you're trying to give
up smoking, lose weight or get fit this year, keep your
motivation high by examining all the health benefits your body
is experiencing - and those yet to come!
3. Food of love. Fruit make a wonderful dessert, and won't
add to your waistline or your cholesterol.
4. Share a healthy snack. Instead of coffee and a doughnut,
try some healthy options - like a new flavour fruit juice or
some dried fruit. This is an easy way to clock up 2 of your 5
daily recommended fruit & veg
5. Lose those love handles. Lose your love handles with a
low fat healthy diet combined with regular exercise. Once those
extra pounds are shifted, not only will you look good but you
will feel good too.
6. Go dancing. A dance or exercise class is something you
can get involved in. You might enjoy it so much that you
continue it as part of a joint exercise plan.
7. Partner up. Get a friend to be your exercise buddy and
stay motivated together. This will help keep you focused and
make exercise a fun way to keep fit and healthy.
8. Give yourself a break. Make sure you find time in the day
to take a break and relax. Slowing down your breathing will not
only help you to stay calm and focused, but will keep you and
your heart stress-free.
9. Stick to your limits. Be aware of your alcohol
consumption. If you are on a big night out, try alternating with
a soft drink or water.
10. Be generous. Share your hugs and smiles and spread a bit
of happiness.
Adapted from the British Heart Foundation’s website:
www.bhf.org.uk
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