WHERE THE HEART IS 3 Tips to Improve Your Heart Health at Home
cardiovascular disease. In a study on adults over the age of 45, the Cleveland Clinic reported that “Those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people who slept 6–8 hours per night.” GRATITUDE Negative emotions, like stress and chronic anger, often contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. Help yourself tap into more positive emotions by counting your blessings. More than just making you feel good, practicing gratitude improves your physical health and well-being. Harvard Medical School has found that tapping into positive emotions has been “linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being.” These are simple lifestyle choices you can make every day to improve your heart health. However, when it comes to your heart, there’s no replacement for good exercise. If you’re struggling to improve your physical fitness after an injury, call 810-620-8042. The experts at Horizon Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation can create a custom fitness plan to help you safely work out and improve your heart health.
Over 610,000 Americans die due to complications related to heart disease every year. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, causing high blood pressure, heart attacks, and even strokes. Fortunately, most of these diseases are preventable with good lifestyle choices. February is American Heart Month, and we’re looking at some surprisingly simple ways you can improve your heart health today!
FLOSS People who have gum disease often have the same risk factors for heart disease. The bacteria infecting your gums can reach the rest of your body through your mouth, entering the bloodstream and leading to inflammation in your blood vessels. Brushing and flossing daily helps remove plaque and prevent gum disease. GOOD SLEEP Even if you practice healthy habits in every other area of your life, if you don’t get enough sleep, then you put yourself at higher risk for
Easy Shrimp Scampi
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Inspired by The Blond Cook
Make date night simple with this easy shrimp scampi recipe.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup lemon juice 8 oz cooked linguine
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 tsp oregano
Directions
4. Stir in remaining butter and olive oil and cook until butter is melted. 5. Add cooked shrimp to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. 6. In a serving bowl, top cooked linguine with shrimp mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.
1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Add shrimp and oregano, stirring frequently until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp from skillet. 3. Add wine and lemon juice to skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
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