It’s never too early to start doing what you can to lower heart disease risk. Try these simple strategies with your kids.
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy. It’s a good idea for adults to get about 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. For children and adolescents, it’s at least 60 minutes of daily activity.
When life gets busy, you may find yourself turning to fast food a few times a week. Or perhaps you have a picky eater or two in your home. That might mean you serve the same meals over and over, even if they aren’t the most nutritious choices.
Yes, it’s a good idea to have a wind-down routine before you get into bed at night. This is important for adults as well as kids. Try going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning.
Whether you work from home or in an office, you do a lot of sitting. It might not be so obvious, but sitting for long periods of time can be bad for your health.
Aiming to stay at a healthy weight is good for your heart. But it’s not just about a number on a scale. Heart disease risk also has a lot to do with belly fat.