Episode 175: ​​Beyond Diet: The Non-Food Factors That Impact Your Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the number ONE cause of death worldwide—heart disease. While diet plays a significant role in heart health, it’s not the whole picture. In Episode 175 of the Real World Nutrition Podcast, Shelley discusses the non-food factors that impact your heart, including stress, sleep, and physical activity.   Chronic stress increases blood pressure and inflammation, poor sleep raises cardiovascular risk, and lack of movement weakens the heart. But small, sustainable lifestyle changes can make a big difference!   In this episode, Shelley shares practical tips for managing stress, improving sleep, and moving more—without completely overhauling your life.   Let’s chat if you want to improve your heart health beyond just diet! Schedule a free Introductory Call today.    Prior episodes related to heart disease and heart health:    Episode 20: Eating for Your Heart Episode 71: Five Foods for a Healthy Heart Episode 72: Heart Disease and Cancer - Many Diseases Under Those Names Episode 125: Understanding Heart Disease and the Many Risk Factors   Schedule a free 30-minute introductory call today to learn how I can help you reach your health and wellness goals. Enroll in the Mini Course: 6 Tips for the Busy Person to Have Sustainable Energy: All-Day Energy Through Food AND Companion Workbook