Monday Campaign: Heart Health Month in Review

How we treat our hearts — both literally and figuratively — matters! The heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in the body; it beats around the clock, getting a bit of a break only when we really relax or sleep. With so much riding on this essential muscle, it’s vital to ensure we’re doing all we can to keep it in good shape. This past month, we’ve learned more about our own heart health, as well as heart-healthy behaviors to add to our daily routines. We kicked the month off by showing up and rocking our red — and we looked great! The past few weeks have focused on proven habits for reducing the risk of heart disease. As February comes to a close, let’s review Heart Health Month tips with help from the Monday Campaigns and other heart health partners. 

Heart Health Month Tips:

• Move It
  • February Is Heart Health Month, So Let’s Move More!
• Destress
  • February Is Heart Health Month — Manage Your Stress
• Quit & Stay Quit
  • February Is Heart Health Month: Quit Smoking
• Eat Healthier: Consider Going Meatless
  • Monday Campaigns: Whole Grains for a Healthier You This Season

Better Understand Your Heart Health with These Resources:

• ASCVD Risk Calculator
• Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms
• How to Manage Stress to Control High Blood Pressure
• Prevent Heart Disease (CDC)
• Healthy Monday for Heart Health: The Monday Campaigns

Tiny tweaks lead to big changes. The key to health-related behavior change is to create sustainable healthy habits. Remember, use the Monday Check-In to help bolster your wellness efforts. Each week, take what you need and leave what you don’t!

Submitted by: 
Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer (CWO), employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu