On this episode of WomenTalk, we’re partnering with NIH/NHLBI to encourage women to take action to protect their heart health. We’ll help women understand what their heart health numbers mean, risk factors for heart disease and the practical steps they can take to protect their heart, as well as the importance of self-care, stress management and social support.
This episode was produced in partnership with NIH/NHLBI.
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When was the last time you felt like an Olympian during your workout? That’s a hard “nope” for us, too. But if you’re doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — you’re practically Simone Biles. After all, the exercise routine was created in the 1950s to help elite athletes improve their performance. Admittedly, the workout for Olympians…
