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Cooking healthy meals at home is better for your heart health than getting takeout! Takeout food is often high in sodium, saturated fat, and sugar. We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — cook healthy meals at home. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Try to be active for 30 minutes a day to protect your heart health. If you can’t fit that in, do what you can! Even 5 minutes of physical activity has real health benefits. We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — try taking a quick morning walk! This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Eating healthy is important for heart health, and it can be delicious, too! Watch this video and learn how to make a heart-healthy pasta recipe that’s low in salt and packed with whole grains and vegetables. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program’s goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Watch this video to see how you can encourage your child to be physically active by doing activities they enjoy, like dancing. Challenge your child to lead a healthier life by being more active! This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

Going tobacco-free is a big move. Watch this video to learn small steps you can take to help you quit, and visit SmokeFree.gov for helpful resources. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Este anuncio de servicio público comunica que incluso unas libras de más pueden afectar su salud y su vida más de lo que usted cree. Se pide a distintas personas en un parque que carguen bolsas de arena de 10 libras y reporten cómo el peso extra afecta su habilidad de hacer actividades normales diarias. Presentado por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, EE. UU. Y el Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones, y la Sangre.

Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help you better understand your risk for heart disease. Watch this video to learn how to stay on top of your blood pressure. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

¡Desafía a tus hijos a llevar una vida más sana comiendo alimentos saludables! Mira este video para ver cómo puedes alentar a tus hijos a tomar decisiones más saludables mediante actividades familiares, como este juego de adivinanza. Este es un video del Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre (NHLBI, por sus siglas en inglés), que forma parte de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH).

Getting enough physical activity is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy. Watch this video to get simple tips for moving more during your day — like getting off the bus a stop early or taking the stairs at work. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Even a few extra pounds can have a big impact on your life. Watch this animated video to see how extra weight can affect your daily activities — and how small changes can help you lose weight. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).