At LifeTrek Coaching International we talk a lot about our hearts. We talk about eating a "heart-healthy diet," "exercising leadership with backbone and heart," and "attending to what your own heart is saying." We've even talked about Bob's struggles with his own congenital heart valve defect. Being as our hearts are at the center of our lives, it's seemingly unavoidable to discuss them every now and then.
The feature story in National Geographic Magazing in February was an informative article on the topic of heart disease. The article looks at this epidemic and how science is looking for better ways to mend broken hearts across the globe:
"Cheeseburgers, smoking, stress, the rise of the couch potato: These are the usual suspects on the list of risk factors for heart disease, a malady reaching global epidemic proportions. Now discoveries about genetic triggers may help us spot trouble before it starts. "
As you read, however, don't forget that prevention is cheaper than rehabilitation. For more information on keeping your heart healthy, read the LifeTrek series on Optimal Wellness, starting with Provision #471: Nutrition 401.
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