Berkshire Hathaway 'GUARDnsurance Companies BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY GUARD PRESENTS 5. 5 TIPS for HEART HEALTH at work As one of the local leaders in employment, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD recognizes the importance of practicing heart health at work. We've gathered 5 tips from the American Heart Association to help you stay heart-healthy during the workday: 1 Pack a heart-healthy lunch More than haif of employed Americans struggle to eat a heart-healthy lunch. Consider planning your meals in advance to ensure you get the nutrition your heart needs. Additionally, following a plant-based diet can help to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. 2 Arrive Rested Most people require six to eight hours of sleep each night to wake up feeling rested. The American Heart Association points out that good sleep habits can improve your heart health, as wel as lower your stress hormones, strengthen your immune system, increase your abity to focus, and have a positive impact on your mental status. Build activity into your day Whether you take a waik during your breaks or simply use the stairs instead of the elevator, look for ways to be active during your workday. The American Heart Association even recommends using a breakroom or restroom that is farther away from your desk in order to get more steps in your day. Be Mindful The next time you're feeling negative about work stress, try pausing to evaluate your perspective. Start by taking a few deep breaths, then refect on whether you're framing the situation in a positive or productive light. For example, instead of thinking about how a particular situation is broken, begin by outining specinc steps to fx it. 5 Quit smoking You may find that work stress has you reaching for a cigarette, but smoking can increase your blood pressure and cause a buildup of damaging plaque on artery wals. Instead of that next cigarette, consider taking a walk or finding another healthy replacement habit. Visit the American Heart Association's website at heart.org for details on how to quit smoking. Interested in joining our team? VISIT WwW.GUARD.COM/CAREERS/ The ceeet ed e tenal e Ayet eer thertedo pe yytvegng dal ennn Berkshire Hathaway 'GUARDnsurance Companies BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY GUARD PRESENTS 5. 5 TIPS for HEART HEALTH at work As one of the local leaders in employment, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD recognizes the importance of practicing heart health at work. We've gathered 5 tips from the American Heart Association to help you stay heart-healthy during the workday: 1 Pack a heart-healthy lunch More than haif of employed Americans struggle to eat a heart-healthy lunch. Consider planning your meals in advance to ensure you get the nutrition your heart needs. Additionally, following a plant-based diet can help to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. 2 Arrive Rested Most people require six to eight hours of sleep each night to wake up feeling rested. The American Heart Association points out that good sleep habits can improve your heart health, as wel as lower your stress hormones, strengthen your immune system, increase your abity to focus, and have a positive impact on your mental status. Build activity into your day Whether you take a waik during your breaks or simply use the stairs instead of the elevator, look for ways to be active during your workday. The American Heart Association even recommends using a breakroom or restroom that is farther away from your desk in order to get more steps in your day. Be Mindful The next time you're feeling negative about work stress, try pausing to evaluate your perspective. Start by taking a few deep breaths, then refect on whether you're framing the situation in a positive or productive light. For example, instead of thinking about how a particular situation is broken, begin by outining specinc steps to fx it. 5 Quit smoking You may find that work stress has you reaching for a cigarette, but smoking can increase your blood pressure and cause a buildup of damaging plaque on artery wals. Instead of that next cigarette, consider taking a walk or finding another healthy replacement habit. Visit the American Heart Association's website at heart.org for details on how to quit smoking. Interested in joining our team? VISIT WwW.GUARD.COM/CAREERS/ The ceeet ed e tenal e Ayet eer thertedo pe yytvegng dal ennn