February is Heart Month, and what better time to start — or restart — some good habits.

Your heart beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. That adds up to roughly 100,000 beats every single day, day in and day out, for your entire life. With each beat, it pumps blood out to deliver oxygen and nutrients and pulls blood back in to be refreshed again.

All of this blood travels through an incredible network of approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels—arteries, veins, and capillaries—enough to circle the earth more than twice. Even while you sleep, your heart never takes a break.

The good news?

Your heart responds quickly to care. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week can strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation, and lower blood pressure. Walking, dancing, swimming, or even energetic housework all count.

The key is movement -and consistency.

Nutrition also plays a starring role. The heart loves a diet rich in omega-3 fats (think salmon, sardines, walnuts, and flaxseed), high-fibre foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, and lower amounts of saturated and trans fats. Small changes really do add up over time.

Our hearts are surprisingly resilient. They can recover from years of stress, poor diet, or inactivity. That said, it’s far kinder -and easier – to take care of your heart now than to ask it to bounce back later.

Daily Heart Health Habits

Modern medicine can do remarkable things. Hearts can be repaired, supported, and even replaced — but often at a very high personal and financial cost. Prevention remains the most powerful medicine we have.

This Heart Month, consider one simple habit you can start today:

• Walking daily.
• Adding one more vegetable to your plate.
• Taking a few deep breaths to manage stress.
• More of your favourite activity …

Your heart is listening – and it will thank you for every act of care.

Bonnie Dixon
Your Health Advocate
HealthyWealthyCamper.com/Bonnie

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This year, I thought it would be fun to take a tour of our body systems, beginning with your eyes!

Can you see well? It’s a simple question, yet our eyesight plays a huge role in how we experience daily life. From reading and driving to recognizing a familiar face, our eyes quietly work for us every waking moment. Like the rest of our body, they deserve thoughtful care.

Nutrition

Many of us remember our mothers saying, “Eat your carrots-they’re good for your eyes.” Turns out, Mom was right. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, an essential nutrient for vision, especially in low light.

Our eyes thrive on good nutrition. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy blood vessels in the eyes and may reduce the risk of cataracts as we age. Oranges are an easy and delicious way to add vitamin C to your day, along with other citrus fruits, peppers, and berries. Healthy fats are just as important. Avocados provide vitamin E and beneficial fats that help protect eye cells from oxidative stress and support overall eye function.

Fish oil, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is another eye favourite. Omega-3s support the retina and can help reduce dry eyes, a common complaint in our screen-heavy world. If you don’t eat much fish, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a supplement might be right for you.

Hydration

Hydration is often overlooked, yet it’s essential for healthy eyesight. When we don’t drink enough water, our eyes can become dry, irritated, and tired. Drinking water consistently throughout the day helps keep eyes comfortably lubricated.

Daily habits matter too. Take regular breaks from screens, blink often, and let your eyes focus on distant objects. Wearing sunglasses that block UV rays protects your eyes year-round.

Modern medicine can do amazing things for eye conditions, but prevention is far kinder and far less costly. Nourish your body, hydrate well, and treat your eyes with care. They are, after all, the windows through which we see our world.

— Bonnie Dixon, Health Advocate

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