{"id":9263,"date":"2020-04-18T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=9263"},"modified":"2020-04-21T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T20:25:14","slug":"tips-from-a-cardiologist-for-staying-healthy-while-staying-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/tips-from-a-cardiologist-for-staying-healthy-while-staying-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from a cardiologist for staying healthy while staying home"},"content":{"rendered":"

For people working from home, establishing and maintaining a routine can be very important. Even something like setting aside time to \u201ccommute\u201d or transition from home to work can be helpful.\u00a0It allows your brain a chance to adjust, and it\u2019s helpful to set aside transition time at the end of the work day, too.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve previously discussed exercise snacking<\/a> to help people improve their health by mixing in brief exercises throughout their day at the office. It is \u201ca simple-to-do, snack-sized exercise regimen that just about anyone can fit into their day, no matter how busy their schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

A core value of exercise snacking is that we intentionally incorporate activity into our daily routine, which means we can apply the concept to our life at home during quarantine. It\u2019s about taking the time every day to do things to raise your heart rate<\/a> a bit, even just a little bit. Here are some tips to help manage your health while isolating at home.<\/p>\n

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