7 Simple Stress Busters

This Week's Tip 7 Simple Stress Busters Stress. You know it isn't good for your mind, but did you know that it can also hurt your heart? Experts aren't sure why people with chronic stress have higher rates of heart disease, but they believe that stress (and the hormones it releases) may damage the arteries over time and make blood clots more likely to form. Just one stressful episode can elevate the heart rate and blood pressure for a short period, and even lead to a heart attack. Some people find unhealthy ways to deal with stress, such as overeating, smoking, or drinking, all of which are additional risk factors for heart disease. Identifying your stressors and dealing with them in a healthy way can help protect your heart. Tame Stress, Protect Your Ticker More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe 20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken This dish is perfect for busy nights. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 334.8 Total Fat: 8.3 g Cholesterol: 65.7 mg Sodium: 210.7 mg Total Carbs: 33.8 g   Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g Protein: 31.6 g View full nutritional breakdown of 20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community spin points today (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy