Build resilient relationships

Find the strength to sail through hard times Registered clinical counselor Stephanie Davis defines a resilient relationship as “one that has a malleable capacity to stretch, to ebb, and to flow with whatever circumstances life may throw at it.” According to Davis, these are relationships where partners hold equal space for each other, commit to..

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How external stressors affect your heart

Don’t miss a beat When the topic of cardiovascular health comes up, many people are likely to pinpoint personal habits as the main contributing factor to a well-maintained circulatory system. While the importance of self-care can’t be overstated, and the genetic link can’t be denied, environmental factors such as air pollution, pesticide exposure, and microplastics..

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Fall in love with health—together

Motivate others to take care of their hearts Research shows that couples share similar health habits and routines. The same is true for our wider social circle—we even share similar cardiovascular disease risks to those we spend a lot of time with. This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with your heart health and find ways to motivate..

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Wondrous walks to try

Discover the beauty and health benefits Who says that walking has to be boring? The truth is, walking can be whatever we want it to be: fun and exciting, relaxing and soul-nourishing, social, or even a great workout. For a change of pace, consider one of these creative walk ideas. Soundwalks Sometimes we focus on..

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Host a winter picnic

Discovering the joy of feasting alfresco Often picnics are thought of as a cooler full of cold drinks and food spread out under the summer sun on a hot day. But picnics can also be mugs of hot chocolate or warm soup enjoyed wrapped in a warm blanket amid the still solitude of a snowy..

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