In the United States, February has historically been known as American Heart Month, a time to pay extra attention to risk factors and following a healthy lifestyle. At Marquee Health, we focus on healthy hearts year-round to ensure efficiency and ease to help decrease the risk of heart disease. Our 16 health coaching programs enhance employee wellbeing, increase productivity and promote positive workplace culture. And when it comes to keeping a pulse on heart health, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches work with members through the UBeat coaching program.
Why Keep a Healthy Heart?
The data is startling—sadly, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 700,000 deaths in 2022 and over 800,000 heart attacks yearly.
It’s no secret that overall health and wellness begin with a balanced routine, especially for cardiovascular health. In short, think of your heart as the epicenter that makes your body function at its best pumping blood and supporting the lungs and arteries.
Getting to the heart of the matter, a healthy lifestyle (including diet and exercise) can help prevent the risk of heart disease.
That’s where UBeat can help.
Spotlight on UBeat
The UBeat health coaching program helps individuals make informed decisions that can transform heart health. It is imperative to remember that one-on-one health coaching is always member-led with the member guiding the conversation. Through these conversations, participants in the UBeat program may understand their systolic/diastolic blood pressure numbers, obtain information on how to follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, focus on healthy eating habits, increase physical fitness and learn stress management techniques. Here’s how:
- Personalized Coaching
UBeat is a comprehensive health coaching program designed to empower individuals to take charge of their cardiovascular health. Health coaches partner with members to help identify what is of priority and create actionable steps to reach and maintain a healthy heart lifestyle.
This personalized program helps members make sustainable lifestyle changes that protect and strengthen their hearts. Through expert coaching, evidence-based strategies and an individualized approach, UBeat helps members take action delivering a holistic approach to heart health.
Most important, UBeat pairs the expertise of health coaches with members looking to make a difference in their heart health to make lasting lifestyle changes by identifying risk factors, setting achievable goals and developing customized plans tailored to their needs. Whether it’s managing blood pressure, improving cholesterol levels or reducing stress, UBeat provides hands-on guidance to make heart health a daily priority without even realizing it.
2. Armed with Knowledge
The education and wellness offering that comes with health coaching is supplemented through modules, videos, health tools, handouts and more. Having this information readily available can help members learn the consequences of an unhealthy heart, leading to a domino effect of secondary conditions.
When working with a health coach through the UBeat program, members will identify their motivation to get heart healthy and gain a sense of control over their health. Motivation may factor in personal goals, timeliness to make a change, perspective, what is most valued to them and how to instill habit change.
Support a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
It’s commonly known that prevention is the best medicine, stopping a disease before it starts. Focus on avoiding heart disease, early detection and minimizing risks. According to the American Heart Association, there are Life’s Essential 8 behaviors for improving and maintaining heart health: eat better, be more active, quit tobacco, get healthy sleep, manage weight, control cholesterol, manage blood sugar and manage blood pressure.
Following these eight essential healthy behaviors can help individuals reap both short-term and long-term benefits. And, they can be applied to anyone at any life stage. It’s never too late to start! Taking a deeper look at it, aim for at least 75-150 minutes of physical activity weekly and pair this with a healthy diet – think lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, proteins, low-fat foods and options with no added salt, sugars or processing.
In addition to diet and exercise, lower risk of heart disease by living tobacco-free. This includes smoking, nicotine, vaping and secondhand exposure. “Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, leading to more than 480,000 deaths each year.”
Employers Taking the Next Step with Heart Health Coaching
For employers and insurance brokers, investing in heart health isn’t just an employee benefit, it’s a strategic decision that drives measurable outcomes for the organization. A healthier workforce means fewer sick days, lower health care costs and increased productivity. Organizations that prioritize preventive care and wellness programs like UBeat see improved employee retention, reduced stress levels and a positive company culture centered around wellbeing.
Heart health is too important to leave to chance. With UBeat, health coaches work with individuals to receive the support, education and motivation they need to adopt and maintain heart-healthy habits, and in turn, employers and brokers can enhance workplace wellness.
Ready to take the next step? Discover how UBeat can transform heart health in your organization today!