There are certain risk factors for heart disease that you have no control over and cannot change, such as getting older or having a family history of early heart disease. But you do have control over other major risk factors for heart disease that you “can” change, such as being physically inactive, not maintaining a normal weight, being overweight, smoking, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, not eating healthy, and diabetes.
1.Physical Activity
You can become physically active and stay physically active. Physical inactivity is one of the several major risk factors for heart disease, and the good news is… you can do something about it. Get up and get moving!! Regular physical activity helps to lower your risk of heart disease by burning extra calories, which helps you to lose excess weight or stay at your desirable weight. read more »
You are doing moderate-intensity aerobic activity when you are working hard enough to raise your heart rate and you break a sweat. One way to tell is that you will be able to talk, but you won’t be able to sing the words to your favorite song. Walking fast is an example of activities that require moderate effort.
The walking calculator shown below calculates how many calories you have burned while walking depending on your weight and how many miles you have walked. Studies have shown that heavier people burn more calories when they are exercising than lighter people. Read more about Why You Should Walk for fitness.
Choosing a physical activity that you love to do will make it easier to stick with it. Give your body the benefits of physical activity while you are having fun!! Some for kids, some for adults, and some for both kids and adutls, here are a few ideas to get your body moving…
1. Acrobatics 2. Aerobics 3. Archery 4. Badminton 5. Ballet 6. Baseball 7. Basketball 8. Baton Twirling 9. Bicycling 10. Bodyboarding – sometimes called Boogieboarding. 11. Bowling read more »
To get health benefits from physical activity, you have to include activities that make you breathe harder and make your heart and blood vessels healthier, like aerobic activities. Dancing is a great aerobic activity.
Dancing has a lot of benefits for your health, and it’s fun!! Dancing may help you to:
Improve your flexibility, coordination, and agility.
Tone your muscles.
Make your bones stronger and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Prevent Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
This drink has the power to prevent:
Memory loss.
Dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease.
This recipe is simple to make, and is full of omega-3′s and acetylcholine. Omega-3′s and acetylcholine are critical for brain health.
Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tsp flaxseed oil
A handful of hemp nuts (seeds)
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients and blend in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into ice cube container and freeze overnight.
3. Put 4 ice cubes in your coffee mug in the morning and on your way to work drink it as it melts. If you don’t work, enjoy this drink at home!!
Bananas Bananas are high in antioxidants, serotonin and dopamine. Dopamine boosts your memory and attention. Serotonin elevates your mood and helps control your memory, learning, and appetite. read more »
Common Names - chamomile, German chamomile Latin Names -Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita
There are two types of chamomile that are used for health conditions – German chamomile and Roman chamomile. German chamomile and Roman chamomile are thought to have similar effects on the body, but the German variety is more commonly used in the United States.
The flowering tops of the chamomile plant are used to make teas, tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts. read more »
There are certain risk factors for heart disease that you have no control over and cannot change, such as getting older or having a family history of early heart disease. But you do have control over other major risk factors for heart disease that you “can” change, such as being physically inactive, not maintaining a normal weight, being overweight, smoking, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, not eating healthy, and diabetes.
You are doing moderate-intensity aerobic activity when you are working hard enough to raise your heart rate and you break a sweat. One way to tell is that you will be able to talk, but you won’t be able to sing the words to your favorite song. Walking fast is an example of activities that require moderate effort.
To get health benefits from physical activity, you have to include activities that make you breathe harder and make your heart and blood vessels healthier, like aerobic activities. Dancing is a great aerobic activity.
Serves - 4
You should talk to your doctor before you start being physically active:
Prevent Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Many athletes choose bananas as their choice of fruit.
Common Names - chamomile, German chamomile
Women are not getting enough sleep and this is harming their health. If you get 5 hours or less of sleep every night, you are: