Sleep | Exercise | Nutrition | Stress Management

Words of Wellness Wisdom (WoWW)

from Susan Greeley, MS, RDN,

National Director, Wellness Services

Growing up in Ohio I dreaded February. It was that month of dark, dreary, and cold days that reinforced how much I crave sunshine and "longer days." After many years of being in the health industry, however, February has become my favorite month! It is the month devoted to heart (cardiovascular) health and all things that are good for our hearts, including being physically active, mastering stress on our minds and bodies, and eating delicious, heart-healthy foods like dark chocolate! To that end, you will find the recipe to this beautiful, fabulous chocolate bark below, as well as the links to my latest webinar on stress and understanding our nervous systems, with Dr. Juna Bobby, who is also our newest Affinity Partner, and to my podcast episode with Charity Miles CEO, Gene Gurkoff. In addition, CCPHP is proud to partner with Charity Miles this year -- look out for that communication to invite all of our Members (and your doctor!) to join this community of giving while walking. My goal is empower Members with easy ways to focus on healthy living, which means taking care of ourselves and others. We have more fabulous wellness events lined up, and in case you've missed the winter yoga series, you can do them with the recordings and join me later in spring for another series. We will be offering more events on strength training and balance that can be for anyone looking to build and maintain muscle while losing weight or simply to stay fit and strong.

I would like to make 2024 a year of connecting more, moving more, giving more, and doing more for our hearts!

As always, we are grateful for you as a CCPHP Member.

Susan Greeley, MS, RDN

Remember to use password Wellness to access the Member-exclusive content below!

Bring Ease and Joy into Your Diet: Cook A La Heart for National Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and eating a balanced diet is one of the best ways to keep our heart healthy.

Listen to the podcast episode

Kicking Off 2024 with a Walk and Healthy Habits Talk

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast, host, Susan Greeley and Charity Miles Founder, Gene Gurkoff, go on a walk and talk about behavior change, motivation, movement, and giving back.

Listen to the podcast episode

Dark Bark with Pomegranate & Pistachios

We all want to do good for our hearts! For National Heart Month, this dark chocolate bark is the perfect way to show some love to yourself and others.

Get the recipe here

Lemony Chicken & Chickpea Stew

This Lemony Chicken and Chickpea Stew is a delicious way to add bright colors and fresh lemon juice to a hearty dish that's not only good for you but also a flavor-packed comfort on chilly winter days. 

Get the recipe here

Roasted Root Vegetables

This colorful recipe will help brighten the dark days of winter and is sure to ease stress by adding a bouquet of antioxidant nutrients, good fats, fiber, and flavor in an easy-to-make winter dish.

Get the recipe here

Monitoring "The Silent Killer" - Knowledge is Power for Cardiovascular Health

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. That shocking number is likely even higher considering that many people have it but don’t know it because it often comes with no symptoms.

Read the blog

Does Sleep Change as We Age?

Sleep and aging…what’s the deal with that? Do we need less or more sleep as we age? Or does it stay the same? How much does it matter?

our Affinity Partners

MindBodySpace

We are proud to partner with MindBodySpace, to empower Members to manage stress and boost mental and physical resilience.

Juna Bobby, M.D., founded MindBodySpace LLC to empower individuals with evidence-based skills to manage stress and boost mental and physical resilience.



Our Affinity Partners

As always, we are here to help support Members with individualized remote health coaching and access to a library of wellness programs and resources. To get started, please simply respond to this email, or contact Susan Greeley at: sgreeley@ccphp.net.



Thank you and stay well!

Your Friends at CCPHP

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