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DJC Rock Home Care Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care! 480-442-7365   Your Health and Wellness The American Heart Association announced a new checklist to measure cardiovascular health, which now includes healthy sleep – a response to the latest research showing that sleep impacts total health, and that people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively. Life's Essential: Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.   What’s new in 2022: Adding more sleep as a component of heart health. Creating a new guide to assess diet. Accounting for vaping and secondhand smoke. Adjusting cholesterol and blood sugar measures. Scoring each component above to average an overall heart health score on a scale from 0-100. Eat Better   Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola. Learn how to eat better with our fact sheet. My Life Check can help: Now that you know about Life’s Essential 8, use My Life Check, an online tool to assess your own heart health and better understand your risk for heart disease and stroke.   My Heart Score Resources Healthy Eating Fitness Quit Nicotine Sleep Losing Weight Cholesterol Diabetes Blood Pressure When you need in-home care services, look to DJC Rock Home Care to deliver the excellence and compassion you deserve. Learn more about the experience of senior in-home care​ that we deliver. Call to Schedule Your Free Initial Visit