top of page

Life’s Essential 8  

Courtesy of charitable partner the American Heart Association

HealthyBody_Publications.png

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. 

 

Life’s Essential 8 comprises two major areas: Health Behaviors and Health Factors 

EatBetter.png

New for this year:  

  • The AHA has added sleep as a component of heart health

  • Now you can find a new guide to assess diet

  • Vaping and secondhand smoke are included in Quit Tobacco  

  • Adjusts cholesterol and blood sugar measures

  • Scores each component to average an overall heart health score on a scale from 0-100

Click here for all of the details today

Get News You Can Use

Sign up for the Insider Newsletter and receive updates from INDEAL Cares, including up to date on the latest information, health tips, and strategies for supporting healthy workplace communities, and other relevant industry news.
 

Sign up here.

  • Instagram

© 2020 INDEAL CARES

Privacy Policy

Medical Disclaimer

INDEAL Cares is a qualified 501 (c) (3)
tax-exempt organization. 

 

INDEAL Cares is a wholly separate
entity from INDEAL, Inc. and it does
not endorse INDEAL Inc.’s products
or services.

Let's Connect

INDEAL Cares would love to hear from you. If you have questions, or would like to discuss possible partnership opportunities, let us know. 

Thanks for connecting!

bottom of page