Love is Healthy for Your Heart — Acme Corp Wellness

• 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.

Action Steps for

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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.

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