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Actionable Steps for Healthier Living

Living a healthy lifestyle impacts your life now and later. Take action and steps to live a happier life.

  • Eating nutritious foods help you fuel your body and mind. Try building a healthy and balanced diet by eating fruits, vegetables, healthy proteins, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. When possible, reduce your processed food and red meat intake (try Meatless Mondays to start)! Here’s a nutrition source to help you create a balanced meal.

  • Exercising helps your body and cardiovascular health in so many ways! It’s easy to be discouraged by exercise if you don’t know where to begin, or you try exercises that are made for advanced athletes. Try different exercises or sports that get your blood pumping that you actually enjoy. Here are some examples of accessible exercise that feels more like fun rather than hard work:

  • Mental health is just as important as physical health!

    Here are some actionable steps to keep your mental health in tip-top shape:

    • Socialize, stay connected to friends and family

    • Exercise

    • Eat Healthy

    • Prioritize sleep

    • Set goals, priorities, and boundaries

    • Unwind after work or school by doing relaxing activities

    • Hobbies

    • Stay Hydrated

    • Don’t be afraid to ask for help for your mental health

  • Sleep can help impact your mood, blood sugars, wellness, and health!

  • Actively connecting with people has been proven to help your mental and overall health. It has also been proven to reduce stress! Here is a reliable site to learn more.

    Also, avoid news overdose. Stay connected and informed, but do not extend yourself.

Resources

Here are some resources that will help you along your journey to improving your cardiovascular health and dementia risk reduction.

  • The Alzheimer’s Association has a multitude of resources to help you on your cardiovascular and dementia prevention journey. Prevention is a major pillar in their mission. They also provide resources of what to expect at a doctor’s office, how to navigate your dementia journey, caregiver help, and clinical trials. Please consider donating to bring more awareness to this disease and help provide resources across the United States. Here is their Helpline number if you have further questions: 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org for more.

  • The American Heart Association is a great resource to have to reduce your risk for dementia and other cardiovascular diseases. Nurturing you body and ensuring its well-being will allow you to live the quality lifestyle you deserve. Find out more here.

  • Affording healthy food is an important pillar in caring for your body. Food Assistance Programs like the USDA, Meals on Wheels, WIC, SNAP, and local food pantries can help your journey to food security. Nutrition.gov has programs to apply online or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY.