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Eat foods high in Omega-3's (fish), varieties of nuts, and plenty of berries to keep your heart healthy during the month of February, also known as Heart Health Month.

B -

Be cautious of your calorie intake because February equals Super bowl time which is also the 2nd highest calorie consumption day of the year. This means lots and lots of parties, food, and sitting around instead of being active.

R - 

Remember to get outside and moving for at least 45 minutes to an hour everyday to keep your blood circulating and to maintain your blood pressure. Some ways I like to stay moving are going for a run (especially since the weather has been so pleasant), playing soccer outside, or even just going on a walk with my family to burn up some calories after a good home cooked meal.

U - 

Uproot any bad habits you have formed over the years and replace them with good ones. For example, replace your 5 or 6-hour sleep schedule with a full 8 to 9 hours every night. Or even try eating home cooked meals instead of choosing the easy but rather unhealthy alternative of going out all the time. 

A - 

Avoid eating too many sweets and chocolates. As we all know, February is Valentines Day and that means an overload of chocolate in particular. Most chocolate is high in fat which is certainly no good for your body, therefore, if you are tempted, try turning to a healthier alternative such as dark chocolate with at least 72 percent cocoa (much better health benefits for your body and is still delicious).

R -

Reduce your stress this month. I, being a student, realize how much stress is packed into a single day for us kids in school these days. Trying to finish homework and studying while incorporating several afterschool activities and enough sleep into our schedules is too much to possibly fit into a 24-hour day. However, this stress builds up overtime and leads to harmful and maybe even fatal effects in the future. That's why it is crucial to take at least 15 minutes a day to just slow down and relax. Try mediation, a short nap, or even just slow easy breathing to reduce this stress at anytime of the day.

Y -

You make a change. No matter how big, no matter how small. You be the one to make at least one of these switches in your daily routine. Although these options all seem relatively simple, incorporating these changes into your day is certain to improve your health one step at a time, one day at a time.