New Year's Resolutions for Leg and Heart Health

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

What if the most powerful New Year's resolution for your heart and leg health wasn't extreme—just consistent?

On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas talk about simple, realistic daily habits that can add up to meaningful improvements in circulation, vascular health, and quality of life, especially for people living with or at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and heart disease.

We focus on habits that are accessible, repeatable, and evidence-informed—not perfection.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Setting aside 30 minutes a day for walking—even if it's broken into three 10-minute sessions, and why gently pushing through leg discomfort can help improve circulation over time
Easy dietary additions like chia seeds soaked overnight, fermented foods, and fiber support such as psyllium husk
The role of plant sterols and gut health in overall cardiovascular wellness
How 10 minutes of guided self-hypnosis or positive self-affirmations can help reinforce consistency and mindset
Why patients should feel empowered to ask their primary care doctors to help raise awareness about PAD—because early recognition saves limbs and lives

This episode is about progress, not pressure. Small daily actions—done consistently—can create real change in vascular and heart health.

📞 PAD Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS 🌐 Patient education & support: https://www.PADhelp.org 🌐 Nonprofit advocacy & resources: https://www.TheWayToMyHeart.org