I am a wife and a mother of 4 beautiful children. I’m
currently a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in home health care; I am
also studying for my RN degree at Excelsior College. Being a working Mom is not
easy to say the least. After working all day, coming home to help with homework;
take the children to after school activities, sports, etc. It can be hard to
fit in exercise and healthy foods. It is very convenient to just go grab
something from a drive thru. But I realized that what I feed my family is very
important and makes a huge difference not only for their current health but it also
their future. The obesity rate in America is on the rise especially amongst
children. We are eating more and exercising less in this country and it is affecting
our health.
My Sisters (All Sisters United) and I participated in the American Heart Association’s heart walk in June and it has encouraged me to learn more about the risk factors for heart
disease. Now raising awareness about heart disease is my new passion. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women and the number 1 and 4 killer in America, even triumphing cancer and AIDS. So today I would like to share some information about ways to reduce your risk for developing heart disease. Inactivity believe it or not is a major risk factor. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. Walking is a great and simple way to fit exercise in; you don't need a gym membership to be physically active! Everyone should know their families health history. Certain diseases are hereditary like high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, diabetes, etc. For example, if you know that hypertension runs in your family you can take extra precautionary measures to reduce your risk for developing this
disease; such as lowering sodium/salt intake, exercising regularly and keeping blood pressure below 140 over 80. Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt) and sugar can increase your risk of heart disease. Instead include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts and legumes in your diet; Limit soda and sugary drinks and alcohol consumption; do not smoke or get help to quit smoking. I believe there are certain things in life that we can change and our health is one of them. Making small lifestyle changes every day can make a huge difference in your health. Now is the time to make a change!
Until next time...be happy and healthy!
Angela Harper-Cherubin
cherubin.angela@gmail.com
My Sisters (All Sisters United) and I participated in the American Heart Association’s heart walk in June and it has encouraged me to learn more about the risk factors for heart
disease. Now raising awareness about heart disease is my new passion. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women and the number 1 and 4 killer in America, even triumphing cancer and AIDS. So today I would like to share some information about ways to reduce your risk for developing heart disease. Inactivity believe it or not is a major risk factor. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. Walking is a great and simple way to fit exercise in; you don't need a gym membership to be physically active! Everyone should know their families health history. Certain diseases are hereditary like high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, diabetes, etc. For example, if you know that hypertension runs in your family you can take extra precautionary measures to reduce your risk for developing this
disease; such as lowering sodium/salt intake, exercising regularly and keeping blood pressure below 140 over 80. Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt) and sugar can increase your risk of heart disease. Instead include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts and legumes in your diet; Limit soda and sugary drinks and alcohol consumption; do not smoke or get help to quit smoking. I believe there are certain things in life that we can change and our health is one of them. Making small lifestyle changes every day can make a huge difference in your health. Now is the time to make a change!
Until next time...be happy and healthy!
Angela Harper-Cherubin
cherubin.angela@gmail.com
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