NEWSLETTER - Heart Healthy Newsletter

February: Heart Health

Awareness Month

As the month of love begins, February provides the perfect opportunity to turn our focus to one of the most vital organs in our body - the heart. Beyond Valentine's Day and heart-shaped candies, it's a time to embrace a deeper understanding of cardiovascular health and the lifestyle habits that keep our hearts beating strong. At Harmony NU, we're passionate about fostering holistic wellness, and this Heart Health Awareness Month, we want to empower you with knowledge and actionable steps to prioritize your heart.

Weekly Wellness Challenges for Heart Health Awareness Month

We've created weekly wellness challenges to help you stay on track this February. These small, manageable steps can make a big difference in your heart health:

Week 1: Eat for Your Heart

• Focus on incorporating heart-healthy foods into your meals. Add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to your plate.
• Challenge: Prepare one heart-healthy recipe this week (e.g., salmon with spinach and quinoa).

Week 2: Move More

• Physical activity strengthens your heart and improves circulation. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.
• Challenge: Take a brisk 20-minute walk at least 5 days this week or try a new activity like dancing or yoga.

Week 3: Stress Less

• Chronic stress impacts your heart. Practice stress management techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, or journaling.
• Challenge: Spend 10 minutes daily on mindfulness exercises or write down three things you're grateful for each day.

Week 4: Sleep for Your Heart

• Quality sleep helps regulate blood pressure and reduces stress. Prioritize a good night's
• Challenge: Set a bedtime routine and aim for 6 - 8 hours of sleep each night. Try limiting screen time before bed.

Upcoming February Wellness Workshop: Mindfulness in Action - Reducing Stress

• Date: February 8, 2025
• Location: Universal City Library
• Time: 10 - 11:30 AM CST

• Registration: https://calendly.com/handsnharmony2011/mindfulness

Join us for an insightful session on mindfulness techniques that can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. This workshop will guide you through practical exercises to cultivate peace and balance in your daily life.

Let's Commit to Heart Health

As we dive into February, let's collectively commit to prioritizing heart health. Whether it's scheduling a check-up, cooking a heart-friendly meal, or taking a long walk with loved ones, every step counts. Share this newsletter with family and friends to inspire them to join the movement for healthier hearts.

Together, we can create a community that values and supports cardiovascular wellness. At Harmony N U, we're here to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Let's make February a month to remember for our hearts and our health!