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Family Heart Health<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

The family that plays together stays together and stays heart healthy together.<\/p>\n

When it comes to heart health, you\u2019re never too young or too old to start making healthier choices. Making these changes as a family can help to create good habits early and lead to healthier lifestyle choices later on in life.<\/p>\n

Make heart health a family affair with these simple tips for getting the whole family involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Fuel up first<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Family fitness starts with the\u00a0right fuel<\/a>. Making sure you and your family eat a balanced diet can lead to other healthier lifestyle choices down the road. That means plenty of fruits, veggies, fiber-rich whole grains, fish, nuts, legumes, and skipping the meat every now and then.<\/p>\n

Bonus points for getting the kids in the kitchen to help with meal prep. Teaching them young can help create life-long, healthy eating habits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Mix up exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Exercise doesn\u2019t have to be another box to check off on your to-do list. Family fitness can be fun. Channel your inner child and think outside the box. Check out a local park, go on a bike ride, or play a game of basketball in the front yard. Just make sure it\u2019s not a chore, and something that everyone can get in on.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that kids require\u00a0more physical activity<\/a>\u00a0than adults. Picking activities that they enjoy is a good way to keep them moving and healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Lead by example<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to talk a big heart-health game, but the best way to teach your family healthy habits is\u00a0by example<\/a>. Taking care of yourself and making good decisions regarding diet and physical fitness can get others on board too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Return the favor<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We think about healthy habits as being passed down, but the reverse works too. Pay back your parents for all they\u2019ve done for you by having a serious\u00a0conversation about heart health<\/a>. Make sure they\u2019re doing everything they can to stay active and healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

All in all, your family\u2019s heart health doesn\u2019t have to be a chore, but making a few simple changes can keep all of you healthier together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>