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The Caregiver's Hidden Toll: Examining Cardiovascular Risks + 10 Helpful Tips

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Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, and Inspiring Resilience

The Weekly Dispatch

Hi Reader,

It may surprise you but did you know that being a caregiver puts you at higher risk of heart disease? Say whatttt?!!

It makes sense if you think about it. Caregiving, although rewarding and fulfilling, can also sometimes be stressful and challenging.

It is this stress, if prolonged, that can set us up for heart disease. Ugh.

In this week's post, I write all about the risks and what we can do about it. Plus I give you 10 super quick and easy tips you can do to decrease your heart disease risk - and they are not what you think - like the typical eat right and exercise.

Let me know your thoughts after you read it. I would love to hear from you. Feel free to respond to this email or just leave a comment in the section below the post. I read every response and respond promptly!

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Until next time,
Dawn

PO Box 83, South Dennis, Massachusetts 02660
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