Winter Self-Care To Do List

Take care of your heart this winter. You should eat healthful foods, exercise and not smoke.

Here are some additional health tips for winter:

• Protect your back when shoveling snow by bending your knees, taking frequent breaks and using a small- to medium-sized, lightweight shovel.

• Try a new exercise machine or fitness class at your health club.

• Keep a winter-emergency kit in your car that contains a blanket, food that won't freeze, a flashlight and a first-aid kit.

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Warm up your morning with a hot meal.

• Exercise your mind by reading a book, learning or doing something new.