In the Works - Community Newsletter February 2018 Newsletter | Page 5

heart happy habits
25%
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people in California have coronary heart disease
10 MINUTES EACH = 30 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
of deaths in the U.S. occur from heart disease
It reduces stress and gives
a boost to your immune system.
Get more steps!
Dance to 3 of your
favorite songs
Go for a bike ride
eat more almonds! eat more dark chocolate!
your heart pumps
1.5 gallons of blood/minute
(it helps lower bad cholesterol)
“Love you to the
moon and back!”
a normal heart valve is the size of a half dollar
hearts of two people in love will begin to
synchronize after the couple has gazed into
each other’s eyes for three minutes
In a lifetime, the heart creates enough energy
to drive a truck to the moon and back.
the thump-thump of a heartbeat is the sound
made by the four valves of the heart closing
Your heart affects every part of your body. That also means that diet, lifestyle and your emotional well-being can affect your heart.
Emotional and physical health are both important for maintaining a healthy heart.
February 2018 - San Francisco Public Works Newsletter