Berger Health | Connections | Winter 2019

Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Find us at bergerhealth.com twitter.com/bergerhealthsys youtube.com/bergerhospital facebook.com/bergerhealthsystem Winter 2019 Bring a piece of fruit to work. Eating more fruits (and veggies) is a heart-healthy choice. Plus many fruits are portable (think apples, oranges and bananas), which makes them an easy snack option. When hunger hits, having a piece of fruit at your work area will help you avoid less-healthy options from the vending machine. Have a hearty laugh. Laughter eases stress, which is a good thing because too much stress may boost your risk for heart disease. For a regular dose of mirth, set aside time to watch some laugh- out-loud videos. 5 small HEART-HEALTHY changes you can make today B erger Health System is committed to improving our community’s overall health and well-being this February for American Heart Health Month—and year-round. Improving your heart health may seem like a big project. But even small changes in your daily habits can make a difference. Here are five simple steps you can get started on right away. 1 2 Take a 10-minute walking break. If you sit behind a computer most of the time, get up for a quick stroll several times a day. Sitting less and moving more is good for your ticker and your body overall. Keep in mind it’s easier to fit in the recommended 30 minutes of movement every day if you divide the time into shorter bouts. 3 —Continued on page 2 Berger Health System online resources We are a Community Hospital with advanced specialized services and access to more than 175 physicians to care for you. Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Midland, MI Permit No. 8 Berger Health Foundation 600 N. Pickaway St. Circleville, OH 43113