Reader Response: How Are You Taking Care of Your Heart?

In the last newsletter, many of you responded with great tips about living a heart-healthy lifestyle.  Here are some of our favorite responses:

I’ve made the resolution to eat better and exercise several times, the problem was following through on those resolutions. Last year, I got a wake-up call in the form of intermittent chest pains which started right before the holidays. Now my “would be nice to do” resolutions have become a “must do” for the life I want. I’ve started eating more whole foods, I walk 6 miles every week and am working on adding a mile or more every week. I’m fairly certain I have found that “special” someone with whom I want to spend many more years building a life and creating memories.

—Vaishali, Illinois


What do I do for a healthy heart? I eat a variety of fruits and veggies and clean proteins, attend a yoga class twice a week, hit the gym regularly, am involved in my church and my community, try to forgive and forget, and run a happy healthy home.

—Angela, Florida


I care for my heart by what I eat and what I do. I stay away from packaged food as much as possible and cook instead. Lots of vegetables, fish and whole grains. Delicious and healthy for my heart, mind and body. The other care I commit to is exercise. If I am out and about I park as far away from the entrance of buildings, making me walk more. I also walk at least 1 hour from my home to any direction,with a wonderful mix of biking. Both of which are fantastic for my heart. One other is lots of water lots and lots of water.

—Cindy, California

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