{"id":8484,"date":"2025-05-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/?p=8484"},"modified":"2025-05-17T15:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T20:43:37","slug":"advice-for-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/advice-for-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice for Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8484\" class=\"elementor elementor-8484\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2aeb58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2aeb58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b652b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a8b652b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heart-health.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8489\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heart-health.webp 640w, https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heart-health-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heart-health-250x171.webp 250w, https:\/\/kopay.net\/scvv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heart-health-400x274.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479d870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"479d870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"center\"><em>Joan Gordon<\/em><\/div>\n<br\/><br\/>\nSo much depends on our hearts, says Steuart Martens, a national board-certified health coach who also is president of the Village Volunteers board of directors and a regular contributor to our SCVV newsletter.\n<br\/><br\/>\n\n\n\nOne of the many health programs he presents in Sussex County was given to our members and volunteers on February 28. As a guide for keeping our hearts healthy, the capital letters <strong>B E  F A S T<\/strong> were displayed on easels at the front of the room. Representing a checklist of what to do if a stoke is suspected, the acronym stands for balance, eyes, face, arms, speech\u2014and time to call 911. We learned that AI (artificial intelligence) is increasing the efficiency and speed of diagnostic tests.\n<br\/><br\/>\n\n\n\nThe leading causes of heart problems, Martens related, are inactivity, being overweight, and lack of socialization. We can effect sustainable change by taking small steps and making them habits. Martens advised that all kinds of physical exercise are important\u2014but start slowly. Numbers to watch are steps per day, blood pressure (comparing readings to previous ones), blood sugar, and hours of sleep.\n<br\/><br\/>\n\n\n\nAttendees broke into small groups to start a discussion on foods. One group recorded and shared what they had for breakfast, one covered lunch, a third did dinner, and the fourth disclosed their snacks. Dropping portion sizes is the best way to control weight, said Martens. He advised us to increase our consumption of lower-calorie, nutritional foods such as fruits and vegetables and to avoid processed foods. Reading labels will provide valuable information.\n<br\/><br\/>\n\n\nBecause the emotional aspect of the heart is important along with physical heart health, Martens presented six rules for happiness: 1. Live in the present. 2. Don\u2019t compare yourself to others. 3. Learn to let go. 4. De-clutter your home and life. 5. Sleep with gratitude in your head. 6. Remember this quote from Gandhi: \u201cThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service.\u201d\n\n\n<br\/><br\/>\n\nExamples of Healthy Foods:  \n<br\/>\n\n\n<strong>Fruits:<\/strong> Apples, bananas, berries, citrus fruits, and other seasonal fruits\n<br\/>\n<strong>Vegetables:<\/strong> Dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and other colorful vegetables<br\/>\n<strong>Whole grains:<\/strong> Brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread, and oats\n<br\/>\n<strong>Lean protein:<\/strong> Salmon, chicken, beans, lentils, and tofu\n<br\/>\n<strong>Healthy fats:<\/strong> Avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c4c7f6 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c4c7f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824fc94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"824fc94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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participants through a bevy of ways to stay heart healthy, from good foods to good exercise habits.<\/strong>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So much depends on our hearts, says Steuart Martens, a national board-certified health coach who also is president of the Village Volunteers board of directors and a regular contributor to our SCVV 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