Got five minutes? Then you have time to focus on a healthier heart. Whether you’re between rapid-fire Zoom calls or trying to slow down the pace of your day, it can be easier than you think to take care of your heart. And, since your heart is connected to just about everything your body does, that’s a pretty good deal.
Here are five quick things you can do to give yourself some TLC as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Ideally, daily, regular exercise will support your heart health throughout the week. But if you just have a few minutes here and there, get moving. Set a timer for each hour and get up to move for five minutes for every 60 minutes you spend sitting. For more benefits, keep going! Your heart benefits from short bursts of activity, such as 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch. You should aim for accumulating 150 minutes a week.
Even five minutes of mindful meditation can help to slow your resting heart rate, lower your blood pressure, decrease pain, ease depression and improve mental clarity. Resist the temptation to jump on social media during breaks and get some Zen time instead.
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