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Enjoying Nature Walks

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Ann

Reduce Stress, Boost Mood, Support Your Heart: Enjoying nature walks aren’t just a chance to stretch your legs—it’s a powerful way to nurture your heart, mind, and mood. Time spent in nature delivers a blend of physical activity and emotional renewal that can’t be replicated indoors. Plus, research shows it helps lower blood pressure, ease…

Track Your Steps

Posted on May 22, 2025June 21, 2025 by Ann

Steps add up—and one of the simplest, most effective habits you can build is tracking your steps for heart health benefits. Whether you’re recovering from heart surgery, working to improve cardiovascular wellness, or simply trying to stay active, keeping track of how much you move each day provides both insight and motivation. And the good…

Hydration for Heart Health

Posted on March 11, 2025April 5, 2025 by Ann

For a healthy heart, most people focus on diet and exercise, but hydration for heart health is just as important. Drinking enough water each day helps your heart pump efficiently, maintains healthy circulation, and supports overall cardiovascular function. On the other hand, dehydration can strain your heart, contribute to high blood pressure, and even lead…

Simple Ways to Sneak in Extra Walking for Heart Health

Posted on January 14, 2025September 1, 2025 by Ann

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise, and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. (Check out what they recommend here.) This recommendation isn’t arbitrary—it’s backed by research showing that regular movement improves cardiovascular function, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the…

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Hi! My name is Ann, and welcome to The Working Dragon. I'm here to share my experience of open heart surgery (CABG surgery), tips, and helpful resources. So whether you just had heart surgery, you're in recovery, maintaining, or you're a caregiver, I'm happy you're here! Let's take a journey together on a path of heart-healthy living.

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