American Heart Month

The month of February is largely dominated by the glitz and glamor of Valentine’s Day, a holiday dedicated to gestures for the ones you love. Along with this, February is also known as American Heart Month, meaning that this month is the perfect time of the year to start building healthy habits that will make your heart happy.

But where can we start with this?

Well, to answer that question, we need to look at something we do daily and that is eating. Fast food has become a staple around America because it’s cheap, convenient and easily accessible. Look outside and you’ll notice that the streets are flooded with fast food chains on every block. While the options provided may be tempting,

Fish such as tuna, salmon and trout are a great source of omega-three fatty acids. These omega-three acids are essential when it comes to regulating the risk of blood clots. In addition, they promote relaxation of artery walls. So next time you are looking for a tasty meal, make your choice with your heart in mind and try one of these tasty fish!

Getting active and managing stress is also crucial to the health of your heart. All too often does stress overcome us which can lead to high blood pressure. To combat this, start working out (if you haven’t already). All it takes is 30 minutes a day and it can come from anything including weight training or cardio. In addition, yoga and meditation are great ways to help manage your

By: Hannah Mitchell Commentary Editor