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Exercise for Cardiovascular Health

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Exercise is a major component of heart health and is critical to preventing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Studies have found that those who meet the minimum requirements reduce their chances of cardiovascular events by 30 to 40 percent.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, the recommendations for aerobic or cardiovascular exercise are:

  • 150 minutes per week (30 minutes five days per week) of moderate intensity aerobic exercise. The 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise may be broken into segments of 10-15 minutes but must be sustained for at least 10 minutes per session.
  • 75 minutes per week (25 minutes three days per week) of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise. Keep in mind that meeting the guidelines for physical activity does not make up for an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise:

  • Strengthen the heart and blood vessels
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
  • Increase high density lipoprotein (HDL)
  • Improve the flow of oxygen
  • Reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and some cancers.
  • For diabetics, it helps to increase the body’s ability to use insulin to control blood glucose levels.
  • Lower heart rate
  • Help to maintain or lose weight

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GACC Now Distributing free PPE to Small Businesses

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The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Albuquerque to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to businesses with 50 or fewer employees. If you’re a small business in Albuquerque, they want to help you keep your employees and customers safe and healthy. The kit is FREE of charge. Contact them to pick it up!

Interested business owners who certify they employ 50 or fewer people can pick up a package that includes:

  • 10 cloth masks
  • 100 disposable masks
  • 3 plexiglass dividers
  • 2 boxes of 100 gloves
  • 3 bottles of hand sanitizer
  • 3 bottles of disinfectant

Reach out to Dina Hennessy at [email protected] or at 505-764-3700 for more information or to set up an appointment for pickup.

Holiday Digital Toolkit

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This holiday season, many employees are anxious about planning for the holidays. The resources below are available to help employees safely navigate their holidays with confidence. These considerations are meant to supplement – not replace – any state, local, territorial or tribal health and safety laws, rules and regulations with which holiday gatherings must comply. When planning to host a holiday celebration, employees should assess current COVID-19 levels in their community to determine whether to postpone, cancel or limit the number of attendees.

U.S. English

U.S. Spanish

Benefit questions should be sent to [email protected].

Stay Healthy and Informed During COVID-19

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Our hospitals are stretched beyond capacity, and New Mexico is under ongoing restrictions. Please follow safe practices to relieve the overwhelming stresses on our hospitals and healthcare workers.  

This is an excellent video from the Cleveland Clinic on keeping your family safe:

See below for a Spanish-language YouTube video about the importance of wearing a mask and washing hands to protect your loved ones.

Quick links for New Mexico COVID information:

While most of us are not doing non-essential travel, please beware of current quarantines required after travel.

Take Action: COVID Preventative Care and Immunizations

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Do you want to stay healthy during the pandemic? The New Mexico Coalition for Healthcare Value offers a list of preventative measures and immunization information, so you can take actions to stay safe and healthy. Click on the flyers below for more information. English and Spanish are both available.

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