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Give the gift of a healthy heart during February, American Heart Association month
February is American Heart Association month. The perfect month to give a heart healthy gift for that “special” someone – whether you’re a couple, single, old, young or somewhere in between, the month of February has made its mark on our society as a time to express love. Nicole Kerr MPH, RD the Air Force Health Promotion Nutrition Manager, has contributed health and nutrition articles to USAF FitFamily as well as offering advice for its latest weight loss section, USAF LivingFit. Here are some ideas for sharing “heart” healthy gifts all month long!
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Family Sports and Fitness
More Oxygen Means More Fitness What is aerobic exercise and why should it be part of everyone’s workout plan? Aerobic exercise increases your body’s need for oxygen and strengthens your heart and lungs as they use that oxygen. >>>
Family Nutrition
Make Vegetables and Fruits More Fun! Combine healthy ingredients and play and you’ve got a lifelong lesson in nutrition. Let the kids help prepare these dishes and you may find they’re drawn to foods they avoided in the past. >>>
Family Fun Find Fitness and Fun in an Active Scavenger Hunt Instead of looking only for objects in your next scavenger hunt, add in a search for activities that keep everyone moving. In an Active Scavenger Hunt, your family seeks physical fun instead of objects. The game is easy to organize and adaptable for every age and ability. >>>
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