Defining Sedentary Behavior and Associated Health Risks Building healthier habits can be challenging. Making smart food choices and dedicating yourself to exercise are great places to start, but another factor may be affecting your health just as much—sedentary behavior. Cooper Clinic cardiologist Nina Radford, MD, explains.   Benefits of Heart Rate Monitoring During Exercise While you can easily track frequency and duration of exercise, determining the intensity of your workout is more challenging. This is where heart rate tracking comes into play and can indicate how hard you work during exercise. Learn how to incorporate heart rate tracking into your everyday workout routine.     How Sodium, Saturated Fat and Sugar Affect the Heart Saturated fat, sugar and sodium are three major nutrients that, in excess, can be detrimental to the heart. Learn about their effects on the body and try tips from Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services to reduce them in favor of a more heart-healthy diet.   Research Shows Omega-3 Can Boost Heart Health Omega-3 is a great heart-healthy choice for those who are healthy and those who have cardiovascular disease. Though it can positively impact the entire body, omega-3 has positive effects on the heart. Learn about how omega-3 can affect blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes and more.

Cooper and National Instruments Celebrate 15 Years Together Cooper Wellness Strategies has been a proud partner of National Instruments (NI) for 15 years this month. For two years running, NI has been named one of the fittest large companies in Austin, Texas. See the infographic with results from NI's Fit Camp, one of many services offered through their Cooper on-site employee wellness program.           Pass the Cheese, Please Cheese can fit into a delicious eating plan and transform simple meals and dishes into culinary delights. The key is portion control and cheese selection. Read the blog. Healthy Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf This Quinoa Pilaf recipe is a heart-healthy, veggie-filled side dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Full-Body Moves to Boost Heart Rate Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Ryan Sheppard demonstrates full-body exercise moves to elevate your heart rate and add a new level of intensity to your next workout. Watch the video.                12200 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75230 The Cooperized e-newsletter is published by Cooper Aerobics. All rights reserved. The Cooperized phrase and logo are trademarks of Cooper Aerobics. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. No material in The Cooperized may be reproduced without written permission. The publishers do not assume responsibility for unsolicited editorial material. The Cooperized does not promote any form of medical treatment, nor does it encourage the self-management of medical problems. It is meant to supplement, not replace, the advice and care of health care professionals. Contact  |  Manage Subscription  |  To opt out of all Cooper Aerobics email communications, click here. Copyright © 2017 Cooper Aerobics.