For a healthy heart: be happy, be helpful, be connected

According to the health and lifestyle website RealAge (started by celebrity doctors Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen) new British research   shows that the happier you are with your life, the lower your risk of coronary heart disease.

At the Mashable Social Good Summit, Yossi Vardi spoke about the joy that comes from doing good. Vardi’s prescription for happiness: helping others without expecting anything in return. Dr. Oz agrees and weighs in on the happiness conversation with six other prescriptions for a healthy life:

1. Be nice to yourself. Don’t beat yourself up!
2. Connect with others. The benefits are huge!
3. Be grateful. Keep a journal to write down what you’re thankful for.
4. Be active. At least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
5. Meditate.
6. Help others.
7. Go outside.

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