What piece of exercise equipment sells for under $20, fits into a briefcase, can be used by the whole family, and improves cardiovascular fitness while toning muscle at the same time? And using it for just 15-20 minutes will burn off the calories from a candy bar? The answer: a jump rope.

5 Easy Ways to Help Your Heart!

      Know your Family Medical History on both sides and on your parent's parents' side, if you can. This information is so important and can save your or a family members life. So do your research and share any information or concern with your family!

Eat Right, Clean, Smart, however you want say it, but it's best for your heart and overall heath to be picky about what you eat, when you what, why you what you do and why you don't eat certain things.

Exercise; whether it's cardio, weights, resistance bands, playing at the par with your kiddos, or even hiking go out- or stay in and exercise for a stronger healthier heart

Choose your Birth Control wisely, they might not raise you risks but it just might ignite some risk factors that you already have.

Get Enough Sleep; by getting enough sleep, you can cut your risk for heart disease by almost 40%. Also just like an infant, you should try your best to go to sleep the same time every night, wake up the same time, even on the weekends, and don't forget that warm soothing bath, book or whatever else you want to do to get your body ready for rest

Heart Healthy Foods:

v  Blueberries                                 Kale

v  Olive and Canola Oil                Strawberries

v  Cinnamon                                  Oatmeal

v  Peppermint                                Nuts

v  Salmon                                        Oranges

v  Ginger                                         Brussels Sprouts

v  Crushed Red Peppers               Beets

v  Red Wine and Grape Juice     Sage

v  Spinach                                       Curry

v  Flaxseeds                                    Legumes

v  Soy                                               Plums

v  Broccoli                                      Whole Grains

You can actually turn this list into your next grocery list, get creative with the recipes and see how your health benefits from a 'Heart' grocery list!

Jumping Rope is good for your Heart… & your Lungs!

There are so many benefits to jumping rope; if your joints approve of course, but a few that we all know are Weight Loss! Increased Cardiovascular Fitness! Builds Bones and increases Muscle Tone (in your calves, glutes, thighs, and hips)! BUT did you also know that it aids in coordination, flexibility, and balance and best of all it's great for your Mental Health!!

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Giving/ForIndividuals/JoinanEvent/Jump-Rope-for-Heart-Event_UCM_315609_SubHomePage.jsp

Laugh a Little More

Laughter is not only good for the soul but for your heart as well. The less stress you're under the less you worry and the lesser that you hold onto grudges will keep your ticker ticking instead of causing it to abruptly STOP. So take a few more things in life a little less tensely and appreciate the things and people you have in your life and the great day you get to see time after time and enjoy LIFE! Laugh at the nonsense and giggle at the minor stupidity but most of all ROTFL (Roll on the Floor Laughing) at the things you cannot control, because if you try to dictate what you cannot control and cannot predict it will consume you, your life, your thoughts, and your future.

Extra References:

If you have heard of these things then great, but if not then here are some very helpful links to all things heart related to women, men, and children alike!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

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