Stress management
Studies have shown that participating in a creative activity this many minutes per day can measurably lower stress regardless of ability or talent.
45 minutes
Name three potential benefits of walking a dog
increased physical activity, increased social activity, more exposure to sunlight
These are 5 controllable risk factors for heart disease
Diet, exercise, tobacco use/smoking, glucose level, blood pressure level
My Heart Will Go On
These fish are high in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids
This relaxation technique involves counting to four during each stage of the breathing process.
Four square breathing or box breathing
What animal is able to synchronize it’s heartbeat with that of a human that is touching it?
Horse
Research has shown some evidence that this daily hygiene habit can decrease your risk of stroke and irregular heart rhythm.
Flossing
This 1953 movie was based on a famous story by Edgar Allen Poe.
The Telltale Heart
This group of foods includes bean, peas, lentils, peanuts, chickpeas
Legumes
Research has shown that getting aerobic exercise 3x/week for 12 weeks can decrease symptoms of this condition by 47%
Depression
This animal has the fastest heart rate.
Etruscan shrew (1,000-1200 bpm)
This is the only body part that does not get blood from the heart.
Cornea (gets oxygen from the air and the aqueous humor, it is clear and avascular)
This 1984 movie set in the Great Depression features Sally Field and John Malkovich
Places in the Heart
Studies have shown that this ingredient may have many health benefits such as lowering HDL cholesterol, diabetes management, boosting brain and bone health and immunity
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This Japanese practice involves being outdoors among trees and using all of your senses to connect with nature.
Forest bathing
Blue whale (5 beats per minute)
These cells are unique in that they do not have any nuclei
Red blood cells
This song was released by Sting in 1993 from his album Ten Summoner’s Tales
The Shape of my Heart
This polyphenol found in grapes, red wine, and peanuts is currently being researched for potential benefits to the cardiovascular system.
Resveratrol
This is a popular mental health app that helps users manage stress offering music, guided meditation, sleep stories, breathing exercises
Calm
Research has shown that when we interact with a dog, we increase our production of these three major “happy” hormones
Dopamine, Oxytocin, and seratonin
This president designated an American Heart Health month.
Lyndon B. Johnson
This 1952 movie featuring Susan Hayward and Robert Wagner is the story of singer Jane Froman who was injured in a plane crash
With a Song in my Heart
Avocados