Happy Valentine's Day! What Type of Exercise Is a Non-Negotiable for Heart Health?

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Happy Valentine's Day! What Type of Exercise Is a Non-Negotiable for Heart Health?

Did you know our hearts beat approximately 100,000 beats every single day of our lives and pump about 5 liters of blood per minute? When we're exercising, our hearts can actually pump 15 to 20 liters of blood per minute. Pretty amazing for something that's the size of a fist, right? Valentine's Day feels like the perfect day to thank our hearts for everything they do each day!

So what activity should you do each day to thank your heart for all it does?

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Happy New Year! Don’t make this mistake in 2026. Use this guide to help create your goals!

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Happy New Year! Don’t make this mistake in 2026. Use this guide to help create your goals!

Goodbye 2025. Here we come, 2026!

We're just a few days into 2026 so this is a great time to look ahead at the blank canvas of the new year.

One of the big mistakes people make when creating goals is that they are too vague and so more likely to fail. Vague goals like “Be happier” , “Eat healthier.” or “Exercise more” do not give us much direction of how to make it happen.

Instead when making goals, remember that less is more. Better to pick 1 - 3 goals that are specific and measurable.

Take a few minutes this week to reflect on 2025 and prepare for the new year by crafting measurable, small goals that will glad you closer to what you’re wanting in 2026.

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7 Tools for Your Coping Toolbox

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7 Tools for Your Coping Toolbox

If you’ve followed me for a bit, you’ve probably heard me refer to your Toolbox. These are the tools that you use to increase your overall well-being and manage stress. Today, we’re thinking about our own personal toolboxes and what to include in them this month. Yes, the contents can change month to month.

Here are 7 tools to put in your fall toolbox!

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