VCU student-led account that promotes heart health. Tweets and retweets do not represent opinions or endorsements from the university.

Joined September 2014
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Holiday stress? Remember to stay active to keep that blood pressure down while enjoying the holiday shennagins! πŸƒπŸŽŠβ™₯️
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Perk up the traditional #greenbeancasserole tomorrow with the #hearthealthy & tasty version spr.ly/6019s6Wd
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What's #Thanksgiving dish are looking forward to the most?
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Sleep in much? People who sleep fewer than seven hours have higher blood pressure and cortisol levels. Grab some zZz πŸ˜΄β€οΈπŸ˜„
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Cold weather= tighter muscles. Remember to take an extra few minutes to warm up before exercise. spr.ly/6012sZVy

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20 Nov 2014
10 of the most unhealthy 'fast foods' around - If you want to avoid a heart attack, avoid these!.. bit.ly/1oo44FQ
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Seafood diet? Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which which can reduce chances of a heart attack by a third! #noms 🐟❀️
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Grab that special someone and play between the sheets, a good (safe) sex life lowers risk of heart attack! 😘❀️
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Young heart health linked to better overall health in later years. spr.ly/6014skmK

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Tobacco narrows blood vessels and puts a strain on the heart, think twice about those library smoke breaks VCU! 🚫🚬😷
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Protein isn’t JUST for big muscles. mhlthm.ag/93vcvk
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Let the music move you VCU, dancing raises your heart rate and burns calories! πŸŽΆπŸŽ΅πŸ’ƒ
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The Fives: 5 facts about your heart. ow.ly/E1K5F
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Game day! A good salsa rich in antioxidants is a great snacking choice when paired with low-fat chips or fresh veggies β™₯οΈπŸˆπŸ˜„ #VCU
Studies by the @NIH have shown that owning pets can lower the rate of dying from heart disease and improve overall health 🐢β™₯️🐱 #VCU
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Stressed? A five minute walk will do wonders for clearing your head and lowering your stress levels. No worries πŸ˜„β™₯οΈπŸ‘Œ
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Foods which can cut and lower your #Cholesterol levels - buff.ly/109I2yK #Heart #BP #Health #tips
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Carving #pumpkins this weekend? Save the seeds for a healthy high #fiber snack!
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23 Oct 2014
This kind of tea lowers blood pressure ti.me/1sPoWby

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