Employee Resources

Stress leads to unhealthy habits like overeating, physical inactivity, smoking, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke like high blood pressure, depression, or anxiety. On the flip side, managing and reducing stress can improve feelings of happiness, purpose and gratitude, all of which can keep hearts and minds healthier, and make it more likely for people to stick with healthy habits.

Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices. A healthy eating plan full of fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk of many serious and chronic health conditions, including heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some types of cancer. They’re also essential to your everyday health. Learn what to look for at the grocery store, restaurants, your workplace and any eating occasion.

Being active is very good for your health. It can help prevent diseases, make your bones and muscles stronger, and improve your mental health by reducing the risk of depression. Staying active is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind healthy. It can help you feel better, think more clearly, sleep well, and enjoy life more.

Anybody can build healthy habits; they just need to know how to do it effectively.

Maybe you’re trying to quit smoking or vaping, or you’re urging family or friends to do the same. We want to help. We want to end tobacco and nicotine use for everyone to lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s a goal we call the Tobacco Endgame.

What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease can refer to a number of conditions. How much do you really know about your heart’s health? It’s easy to be fooled by misconceptions. After all, heart disease only happens to your elderly neighbor or to your fried food-loving uncle, right? Or do you know the real truth – that heart disease can affect people of any age, even those who eat right? Relying on false assumptions can be dangerous to your heart. Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans each year than any other disease.