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Be Sodium Aware During American Heart Month
Last week, Christine shared about American Heart Month, a time for us to focus on our heart health. One way to do that is to be more aware of the sodium we eat. Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. But our bodies need sodium to function normally. Below are some ideas for finding a balance with the sodium we eat.
Strength Training: It does a body good
Last week I shared a sample plan on how to include our at-home workouts into your weekly exercise plan. This week I want to share some more information and tips on strength training. It is recommended to do muscle strengthening activity at least 2 days per week. Strength training is important for everyone. As we age, if we don’t use our muscles, they get weaker and we are less able to do normal daily activities.
