Love Is Healthy For Your Heart

Heart health isn’t just about not smoking and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure.

*  Loving and feeling loved is vital to a healthy heart, as well as your overall well-being.

*  Studies have consistently shown that:

– Negative relationships raise the risk of heart problems.

– Marriage lowers the risk of heart attack in both men and women of all ages.

– People who hugged often showed lowered blood pressure and levels of stress hormones.

Plan to spend time with loved ones. Go on a date with your partner once a week. Have a weekly family outing or game night.

Say, “I love you,” “I care about you,” and “You mean a lot to me.” Give hugs. Cuddle a pet.

Don’t spend too much time on your smart phone and other devices if it leads to neglecting loved ones.