Two Things You Can Do to Improve Your Heart Health From Home

When it comes to improving heart health, there are simple, science-backed ways to strengthen your heart right from home, according to Dr. Matthew Delfiner, a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, and pulmonary hypertension at Jefferson Health.

In this episode, learn about why being sedentary is so bad for your health, how small changes, like standing more and moving throughout the day, can make a big impact and the recommended "dose" of exercise for heart health. Plus, Dr. Delfiner discusses the number one lifestyle change that can have the greatest impact on your heart health.

Resources:

• American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8
• How Stress Affects the Heart + Why You Should Never Shovel Snow If You’re Over 45 Years Old
• Cardiologist Discusses Unassuming Warning Signals From Your Heart, Heart Disease and Preventative Medicine