{"id":13237,"date":"2025-02-07T00:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13237"},"modified":"2025-02-07T00:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:44:17","slug":"prioritizing-heart-health-in-the-black-community-a-call-to-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13237","title":{"rendered":"Prioritizing Heart Health in the Black Community: A Call to Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; background-color: #dadfe1;\" border=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 99.8936%;\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td style=\"border-width: 1px;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\">February is both American Heart Month and Black History Month, making this the perfect time to discuss cardiovascular disease\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\">and health disparities <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\">in the Black community.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\">Read on to learn more about how to improve heart health and begin living a healthier lifestyle. Strategies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\">covered include the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\">Taking a daily walk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144351051 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144351051 BCX8\">Taking a daily mindful breath break<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW144351051 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW144351051 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237576115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237576115 BCX8\">Tracking your meals and activity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247688808 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110787572 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW144351051 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237576115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237576115 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80225790 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80225790 BCX8\">Spending time with a family member or friend<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">February is both American Heart Month and Black History Month, making this the perfect time to discuss cardiovascular disease in the Black community. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">This year\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW241118501 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livetothebeat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Live to the Beat<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">campaign, which is led by the CDC Foundation, is focused on the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">power of storytelling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">, encouraging <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">individuals to <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">share their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW241118501 BCX8\">journeys<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"> to inspire others <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">and create a sense of community<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><strong>.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">At<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"> the end of this blog, you will find information on how you can share your story.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\">The Challenge<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><br \/>Cardiovascular<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"> health in the Black <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">ommunity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">remains<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">a<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">top priority<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that uncontrolled hypertension is a <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW80838134 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/data-research\/facts-stats\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">leading cause of cardiovascular disease deaths<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\">Many people <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\">with high<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"> blood pressure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\">are unaware of their condition, as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"> it usually has no <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\">noticeable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\">signs or symptoms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">Nearly half<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"> (48.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">) of adults in the United States have <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW141022110 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/data-research\/facts-stats\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hypertension<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"> (blood pressure over 130\/<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">80<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"> mm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">Hg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">), and Black adults are <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW141022110 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/wr\/mm7348a5.htm#:~:text=Hypertension%20was%20also%20highest%20for,Latino%20men%20compared%20with%20women.&amp;text=Reported%20by%3A%20Cheryl%20D.,cdc.gov%3B%20Brian%20K.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">disproportionately affected<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">, with almost 60<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">% <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">of Black men and women <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">having the condition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\">Small Changes, Big Impact<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">The good news is that it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">require a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"> complete <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">overhaul of your diet or countless hours at the gym to make a difference<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">, as <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">small changes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">, if done consistently, can dramatically improve your cardiovascular health<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">Prioritizing self-care and your personal health, both at home and at work, can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\">a meaningful impact on your health and well-being.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\">Consider incorporating the following\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\">simple <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\">strategies into your daily routine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW53431262 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/5357\/6-ways-to-integrate-walking-into-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Take a daily walk<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">: Walking is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">one <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">of the simplest and most accessible forms of physical activity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">. I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">t can be done any time of day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">just about anywhere<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">, from a hiking trail to a treadmill<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">It\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">important to note that a walk <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">have to be long to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">benefit <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">your health. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">And, the benefits accumulate over <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">time, so if you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">can\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"> fit a 30-minute walk into your day, three 10-minute walks will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"> similar benefits. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">When it comes to walking and other forms of physical activity,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">some is better than none, and more is better than some<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW262543854 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/6812\/tips-to-get-more-fruits-and-veggies-in-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Eat more fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">Improving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">your diet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"> require <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">dramatic changes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">. Start small by replacing less nutritious <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">snacks (like chips or candy) with fruits and vegetables<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">. Over time, these small swaps can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">lead to meaningful health benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW234360387 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/about-ace\/our-efforts\/blog\/7828\/6-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-fitness-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Track your meals and activity<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\">: Tracking your meals and physical activity can help you stay motivated and reveal patterns that help you see where you need to make changes.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\">For example, you may notice that you tend to eat <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\">unhealthy snacks in front of the TV at night or drink a high-calorie energy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW234360387 BCX8\">drink<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"> mid-afternoon. Recognizing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"> pattern is the first step <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\">in changing a habit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW245229651 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/6014\/6-breathing-exercises-to-reduce-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Take a daily mindful breathing break<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">: Mindful, deep breathing can trigger your body\u2019s relaxation response to help you manage stress, which\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">contribute<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"> to cardiovascular health. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">People tend to think <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">that mindfulness requires <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">long periods<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"> of meditation, but s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\">imply closing your eyes and taking five slow, deep breaths while sitting at your desk can calm your mind and lower your stress levels.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\">Write in a journal: Regularly writing in a journal, whether to express gratitude or gather your thoughts about your wellness journey, can help make you healthier and lead to a better mood, better sleep, lower blood pressure and improved immune function.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW186002643 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/6955\/the-power-of-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW186002643 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Get adequate sleep<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">: A great night\u2019s sleep is essential\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">optimizing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\"> heart and brain health. Sleep is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">a<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">frequently<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">neglected element of self-care and wellness<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">. If you struggle with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">sleep, try to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">stablish <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\">consistent waking and bedtime routines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\"> that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\"> calm your mind and set you up for success throughout the current and next day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77201378 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/about-ace\/our-efforts\/blog\/7658\/how-to-make-physical-activity-a-family-affair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77201378 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Spend time with a family member or friend<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">Social <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">connection is a cornerstone of well<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">being. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">Ideally, you could <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">perform physical activity or share healthy meals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\"> with a family member or friend, as sharing that commitment and being accountable to one another will make you more likely to stick with your behavior changes over the long term. If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">that\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">not possible on a particular day, call or text a family member or friend just to check in and say hello.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262543854 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234360387 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245229651 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174134903 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186002643 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77201378 BCX8\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">While individual actions are critical, working with a healthcare professional is equally important. Talk to your primary care provider about tracking important health metrics like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Together, you can develop an appropriate behavior-change plan that is personalized to meet your specific needs.\u00a0<strong>Remember, small changes add up over time, so the key is to be consistent and make the best choice you can as often as you can.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241118501 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239461809 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80838134 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216439043 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141022110 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116373117 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59444570 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW53431262 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53431262 BCX8\">ACE is proud to partner with the CDC\u2019s Foundation Live to the Beat Campaign. This year, Live to the Beat is drawing on the Black community\u2019s powerful tradition of sharing narratives to inspire heart health. They want to hear from Black adults who have a connection to cardiovascular disease\u2014whether they\u2019ve personally experienced a heart attack or stroke, know someone who has, or have made lifestyle changes based on a healthcare provider\u2019s advice. These stories will help raise awareness to inspire other Black adults who may be risk. 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