As many of you may know, February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of disability, preventing millions of people from working.
Over the years, researchers have learned more and more about how a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction all play important roles in preventing heart disease, and help people already diagnosed with heart disease prevent further damage. The internet is a great resource for tips and recipes; below are a few of our favorite links:
- Click here to see health.com’s 10 Best Foods for Your Heart and get some ideas on how to incorporate them into your diet
- Walking is one of the best and easiest ways to get your heart pumping, if you need some motivation or a plan to get started, check out startwalkingnow.org
- AARP’s website has an article highlighting six foods that fight high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease; read the article here
- And over at wholeliving.com, you can learn ways to reduce anxiety and stress forever in this article
And don’t forget to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 24th to come join us for our 1st Annual March for Meals Fun Walk and Wellness Fair to raise money for our Elderly Nutrition Program and to encourage seniors and their families to come out, strech their legs, and enjoy a walk in the fresh air.
The walk is $15 for seniors over 60 and children under 12, and it’s $25 for adults. You’ll receive a T-shirt and know that your donation is going to support our Nutrition Program which provides meals and nutrition workshops to elderly individuals living throughout Greater New Bedford and its surrounding towns. In a few weeks, you will be able to register for the Fun Walk right on our website.
The Wellness Fair is free of charge and there will be yoga and zumba demonstrations, healthy food, and plenty of other health and wellness information. We hope to see you there! And have a happy and healthy February!















