Ten heart-healthy (and low cost) things to do this holiday:
Learn the state of your heart health. Take the My Life Check assessment and get your heart score. Find out where you stand with Life’s Simple Seven. Aim to improve your score in 2011. Modest improvements will make a big difference! En español: Marcando Los 7 Pasos Para Mi Salud.
Track your health factors. Sign up for our free online heart health wellness center, Heart360. Set goals for your 2011 resolutions and monitor your progress.
Get moving. As the days get shorter, weather gets colder and holiday food lingers, many Americans will look for alternate ways to fit in physical activity into their daily routines. Active-play video games can help get you off the couch and moving with the whole family. Learn more.
Give a gift that may save a life! Get every member of your family trained in CPR so you’re prepared for guests this holiday season. Take a CPR class, request a CPR anytime training kit or download the Pocket First Aid & CPR mobile phone app!
Throw a holiday dinner party for your family and friends. Make it heart-healthy with these great resources:
Grocery List- This grocery list includes all the ingredients needed to make the four recipes we listed above. (TIP: Don't forget to look for the heart-check mark when grocery shopping!)
Entertaining Tips- If you're a first-time party host, or could use some helpful hints, check out our entertaining tips.
Make traditional dishes heart-healthy without losing the flavor! For heart-healthy recipes in Spanish visit Go Red Por Tu Corazon. For other nutrition tips, visit the American Heart Association's online nutrition center.
Volunteer with the American Heart Association. Contact your local office today.
Honor a friend, colleague or family member who lost their battle with heart disease, or pay tribute to someone who has survived a cardiovascular event with our memorial and tribute program. The online program allows you to create a special Web page.
Give the gift of information to yourself…and someone else! Sign up for one of our free online e-newsletters and send it to a friend or loved one! Or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
Shop your heart out! Check out the American Heart Association’s online store for your holiday gifts. Your purchase also benefits the American Heart Association.
