Do check your vitamin D level. A generation ago we drank more fit d supplemented D and used no sun block. Now more and more are deficient.

If you have to do sudden exercise - shoveling snow - pace yourself. No need for a heart attack. Use it as the start of your exercise regime!

Treat your stress. Make your home a refuge - a place you exhale a breath you didn't know you we're holding.

While you can't control your genetics, you can control other risk factors like weight smoking and high blood pressure!

Help yourself and help your kids, unplug from ALL of your electronics for a while each and every day!

Don't be afraid to start to go to the gym today! You paid for that membership - USE IT. Happy And Healthy New Year!

For a Heart healthy holiday remember moderation and portion control!