The heart of the matter

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s a great time to take a look at heart health and the small changes you can make to reduce your risk of heart disease.

There is strong evidence that suggests sitting for long periods of time puts you at greater risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. When your job involves many hours sitting in a truck you are already at a disadvantage.

Wherever possible break up your day with intervals of standing, stretching and exercising (keep some resistance bands or weights in your cab), and if you are