American Heart Association Healthy Tips

Baylor achieved the American Heart Association Gold Level Workplace Health Achievement Recognition last fall. The American Heart Association has a variety of helpful tips on staying healthy. Learn more below about Nutrition Labels, getting better sleep, heart disease and stroke prevention, and how to have a healthy fridge & pantry.

Eat Smart with Nutrition Labels

The Nutrition Facts label can help you make healthier choices. Use it! Here's what to look for:

1. Start with serving information.
2. Check total calories.
3. Limit certain nutrients.
4. Get enough of beneficial nutrients.
5. Understand % Daily Value.

View more details on the AHA Food Nutrition Label Info Sheet.

For more tips and tricks on eating smart, visit heart.org/HealthyForGood.

Getting Better Sleep

Poor sleep can put people at risk for a variety of health diseases and issues. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Kids and teens need even more. Below are some benefits of getting good sleep.

• Healing and repair of cells, tissues and blood vessels
• Stronger immune system
• More creativity and productivity
• Improved mood and energy
• Better brain function including alertness, decision-making, focus, learning, memory, reasoning and problem-solving
• Healthy growth and development for kids and teens
• Better ability to build muscle
• Quicker reflexes
• Less risk of chronic disease

View more details about How Sleep Affects Your Health.

Watch this Ten Tips for Better Sleep Video.

For more sleep and health, visit heart.org/HealthyForGood.

Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

These key factors below can help you live a longer, healthier life and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. They're part of an overall healthy lifestyle and prevention approach you can build with your health care team (doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals).

1. Know your risk - heart.org/ccccalculator
2. Eat a healthy diet - heart.org/eatsmart
3. Be physically active - heart.org/movemore
4. Watch your weight - heart.org/weight
5. Live tobacco-free - heart.org/tobacco
6. Manage conditions - heart.org/conditions
7. Take your medicine
8. Be a team player

View details on the 8 Steps to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Info Sheet.

To take charge of your heart health, visit heart.org/prevention.

Drink and Eat Healthy

A healthy eating pattern is about smart choices. Replace sweetened drinks to cut back on added sugars and empty calories. Stock your fridge and pantry with healthy choices. Learn about how much you should eat of certain food groups.

View details how to Sip Smarter.

View details on how much should you eat?.

Watch this Tips for Stocking Up a Healthy Fridge & Pantry Video.

For more tips and tricks on healthy drinking and eating, visit heart.org/HealthyForGood.