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The holiday season brings lots of festive meals, sweet treats, and social gatherings. While it is a time to celebrate, it can also be difficult to maintain healthy eating habits. With thoughtful planning and a few practical strategies, you can enjoy the season while supporting your health goals.
Whether you are hosting a dinner or attending a party, small adjustments like mindful portions, healthier ingredient swaps, and balanced choices can make a significant difference. These resources offer tips to help you stay on track without missing out on the joy of the season.
Explore these helpful guides:
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring stress and busy schedules. Staying physically active helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost energy levels. Even short bursts of movement can support heart health and help maintain a healthy weight.
Here are simple ways to stay active this season:
Regular movement supports cardiovascular health by improving circulation and lowering blood pressure. The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week. You can break this into small sessions that fit your routine.
Explore more tips from the CDC’s Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3 and discover Michigan’s winter outdoor fun to make movement part of your holiday traditions.
Traveling during the holidays can interrupt your usual habits, but small choices can help you stay healthy on the go. Whether you’re driving across Michigan or flying to visit family, planning ahead makes a difference.
Here are some travel-friendly tips:
Physical activity during travel helps reduce stress and supports better sleep. Eating well and staying hydrated also help you feel energized and ready to enjoy holiday gatherings.
For more ideas, visit the CDC’s Healthy Holiday Travel Tips.
It's always a good time to learn the signs of stroke and how to prevent it. A stroke happens when the brain loses blood supply, either from a blockage or burst blood vessel. Timely detection and treatment can significantly reduce the impact and improve recovery.
Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle — like eating a balanced diet, staying active, and managing health conditions — can lower stroke risk. The American Stroke Association Life's Essential 8 guidelines are a great resource for maintaining brain and cardiovascular health.
The Michigan Stroke Program offers community resources and training to help raise awareness and prevent strokes. Learn more about local programs and how you can get involved through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Michigan Stroke Program.
Visit the American Stroke Association for more information.
Image courtesy of https://befast.org/ Check out this video from American Stroke Association: Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
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A stroke is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. Know the facts! You can take steps to reduce the risk of having a stroke by taking some simple steps.
These lifestyle recommendations also work against high blood pressure.
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? High blood pressure is a leading cause of strokes, as well as kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, dementias, and other life-altering conditions.
Regular medical checkups are important to detect and manage blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, take your medications as directed, measure your blood pressure often, and talk to your doctor about additional things you can do to minimize your risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Do you know that pregnancy and the six weeks after giving birth is a time when birthing people are at higher risk of a life-threatening high blood pressure condition called preeclampsia?
From 2015 to 2019, complications related to high blood pressure caused more pregnant Michigan individuals to die than any other reason.
Be sure to keep your prenatal and post-delivery appointments, and watch your blood pressure and blood sugar. Make sure to know the warning signs for preeclampsia, such as increased swelling, headache, and shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, talk to your doctor without delay!
For more information, visit the Preeclampsia Foundation at www.preeclampsia.org.
Click on the image to open a downloadable PDF version of the full factsheet. It is normal for your brain to change as you get older. Having healthy blood pressure can lower your risk for memory loss and confusion. Follow your healthcare provider's guidance to manage your blood pressure.
For more information about blood pressure, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention High Blood Pressure website.
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