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It’s Heart Health Month. We have been highlighting the 8 key heart-healthy habits.![]()
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Today’s heart-healthy habit is prioritizing sleep. Getting enough sleep supports healing, improves brain function, and reduces the risk of chronic disease. Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep each night.![]()
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Source and tips for getting adequate sleep: www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8
It is STI Awareness Month.![]()
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Many STIs are treatable, but if left untreated they can cause serious health problems like infertility, pregnancy complications, and even certain cancers.![]()
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Get tested and practice proper prevention methods.![]()
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Testing at the health department: www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-virginia/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/![]()
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Testing near you: www.stdcheck.com![]()
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Source: CDC
Final Essential Heart-Healthy Habit: Control Blood Pressure![]()
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Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range helps you stay healthier longer and lowers your risk of heart disease.![]()
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Ways to manage blood pressure:![]()
- Eat a balanced diet and stay active![]()
- Maintain a healthy weight![]()
- Quit smoking![]()
- Reduce stress![]()
-Take medications as prescribed![]()
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Following these steps along with the 8 key heart-healthy habits can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease.![]()
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Source: www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8![]()
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#hearthealth #BloodPressureControl #HeartHealthyHabits
Heart-Healthy Recipe for Heart Health Month: Sweet and spicy edamame. Protein-packed and delicious! Let us know if you try it.![]()
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This is the final recipe. Thank you for following along with all the recipes we’ve featured for Heart Health Month.![]()
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Recipe: recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/sweet-and-spicy-edamame![]()
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#HeartHealthMonth #HeartHealthyEating #proteinpacked
Next Essential Heart-Healthy Habit: Balance Blood Sugar![]()
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Over time, high blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves and increase your risk for heart disease.![]()
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You can help manage your blood sugar by eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, and following your healthcare provider’s guidance including medication if needed.![]()
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Source and more info:https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8![]()
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#HeartHealth #BloodSugarBalance #HeartHealthyHabits
آخر تحديث: يناير 28، 2026