Despite the terrible toll COVID-19 has caused, heart disease is still the leading cause of death. The number one cause of death in the U.S. and around the world is heart disease. The American Heart Association is the world’s largest volunteer organization that fights heart disease and stroke. They are asking everyone to be fierce in their quest for better health and well-being in the new year.
The American Heart Association will help you live a longer, more fulfilling life. We have seen amazing things in ourselves and our communities during these turbulent times. It is time to step up and take control.
“The hero in each of us lives fierce, taking control of our own well-being,”Nancy Brown is chief executive officer at the American Heart Association.” Together with people around the country, we are channeling heartfelt intensity into advocating, motivating and educating people so they are empowered to live longer, healthier lives.”
Depression, anxiety, and chronic stress can all lead to poor heart health. Get help from the American Heart Association to improve your mental health and physical well-being. They have resources that can help you develop science-backed healthy habits that will help you thrive even during stressful times.
* Practice positive self-talk to stay calm. Instead of saying, “Everything is going wrong,”You can empower yourself with “I can handle this if I take one step at a time.”
* Gratitude is a powerful tool that can reduce depression and anxiety and even improve sleep. Begin by listing five things you are grateful to God for.
* Incorporate mindfulness practices such as meditation into your day. Meditation can lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, strengthen the immune system, and enhance your ability to process information.
* Exercise is a great way to keep your body healthy and release stress. Regular exercise can improve your mood, give you energy, and help you sleep better.
The American Heart Association is there for everyone. “When we look back on 2020, we will see past all the things that didn’t happen and shine again — mind and spirit. When we live fierce together, we are relentless, unstoppable,”Brown.
