LADIES: “To-do list” trick lowers heart disease risk 60%?!

Ladies, today we need to give ourselves a much-deserved pat on the back.

Because no matter how old you are, or what stage of life you’re in… you have A LOT on your plate each day.

Whether it’s the stresses of a job, coordinating the day-to-day of your family, or putting time aside to spend time with the grandkids…

No doubt you’re the glue that keeps your family – and life – running smoothly!

Unfortunately, that sometimes means you put yourself – and your health – on the backburner.

And while I’ll always advocate for putting your health first, sometimes it feels as though you just don’t have the time.

So, if you find yourself feeling guilty for not making more time for your health, I have some great news.

There’s research that says simply plowing through some of those things on your “to-do list” can reduce your risk of heart disease…

By as much as 62%.

According to a research study from University of California-San Diego, things like household chores and other “to-do list” items can help protect you against heart disease!

The study found that women who spent four hours a day performing “daily life movements” – such as chores, washing dishes, gardening, or shopping – were:

• 62% less likely to die from cardiovascular or coronary heart disease
• 43% less likely to develop either condition
• 30% less likely to suffer a stroke

Now, a couple things to point out…

One, nobody has fours each day to devote to ‘chores.’

But the study noted that simply being up-and-about, and tackling some of those items that never seem to get checked off your to-do list, are good for your overall health.

Two, while the study did focus on women, men can ALSO benefit from getting up and tackling their “honey-do list.”

So, even though you may not have time to devote to traditional forms of physical activity like the gym, a jog, or even a long walk…

Simply staying active – even if it’s around the house – can help reduce your risk of a significant health issue.

To health in the most unlikely places,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Study Finds. “Washing dishes, household chores can significantly slash heart disease risk for older women.” https://studyfinds.org/washing-the-dishes-heart-disease/