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Dejar de fumar requiere un gran esfuerzo. Empieza paso a paso, día a día. Fija una fecha, busca apoyo, mantente activa y registra tu progreso. Para información adicional, visita https://espanol.smokefree.gov. Este es un video de The Heart Truth®, un programa patrocinado por el 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).

Kendra Scott often felt tired and had headaches. After getting a high blood pressure reading at a health fair, she made an appointment with her doctor — and she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Kendra committed to eating healthy and getting more physical activity, and she eventually lost nearly 60 pounds. Watch this video to see how Kendra has learned to manage her blood pressure and live a healthy, active life — and how support from her family has helped. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Challenge your kids to lead a healthier life by eating healthy foods! Watch this video to see how you can encourage your kids to eat healthy by doing a family activity, like making juice with fresh fruits and veggies. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Lowering your stress level can help lower your risk for heart disease. Watch this video to learn about a deep breathing exercise that may help you relax. 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.

Intenta incorporar 2.5 horas de actividad física a la semana: bájate del autobús una parada antes, camina a tu almuerzo o sal a caminar después de cenar. Este es un video de The Heart Truth®, un programa patrocinado por el 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). Nuestro objetivo es crear conciencia sobre las enfermedades del corazón entre las mujeres: los riesgos, las causas y las formas en que ellas pueden mantener su corazón sano.

Even a few extra pounds can have a big impact on your life. Watch this video to see what happens when we ask real people (not actors!) to carry a 10-pound sandbag — and report back on how the added weight makes them feel. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Challenge your kids to lead a healthier life by getting more physical activity! Watch this video to see how you can encourage your kids to be active by doing things they enjoy, like playing basketball. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Spend time as a family doing healthy, fun activities like playing outside and cooking healthy meals. Watch this video to get ideas on ways your family can stay active together. 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

Staying active can help keep your heart healthy. Get inspiration to manage your heart health and prevent heart disease from Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, PhD. 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. Dr. Jeffries Leonard is President of The Links, Inc.

Did you know that having social support makes eating healthy easier? That’s why we’re focusing on how #OurHearts are healthier TOGETHER in this heart healthy cooking demo. Join Dr. Holly Nicastro, Nutrition Scientist with NHLBI, and Carlene Thomas, Registered Dietician Nutritionist and Food Photographer with Oh Carlene, as they dish up two weeknight chicken and rice dishes and a refreshing mango smoothie. How do your friends and loved ones help you stay heart healthy? Let us know in the comments below and on social media using the hashtag: #OurHearts.