February 2026 Newsletter

PSI BE WELL NEWSLETTER ISSUE 01 / FEBRUARY 2026 WWW.HEALTHYWAY-PSI.COM HEART HEALTH Exercise Your Way to a Healthier Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths, according to the CDC. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions including coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmias and congenital heart defects. Symptoms vary and may go unnoticed until a serious event occurs. Warning signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, speech difficulty, heart palpitations and sudden loss of responsiveness. While some risk factors—such as age, sex and family history—are uncontrollable, many others are not. Stress, inactivity, obesity, diabetes, smoking and poor diet can significantly increase risk. A healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, is one of the best ways to protect heart health. Aim to include: 1. Aerobic exercise improves circulation and can help your cardiac output. Get at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity —like brisk walking, dancing or cycling—at least five days a week. 2. Resistance training with weights, bands or body weight at least two nonconsecutive days per week can help create leaner muscle mass. When paired with aerobic activity, you can raise your good cholesterol levels and lower bad cholesterol levels. 3. Flexibility workouts (e.g., stretching and balance) are critical for musculoskeletal health. It’s important to stay flexible and free from joint pain so you can maintain your regular workouts. Overall, daily lifestyle choices play a major role in heart health. Talk with a health care professional to learn more about prevention. Be Well Spotlight Message from the Health Coach “I became part of the Hello Heart program and reduced my blood pressure with almost daily monitoring and a prescription from my doctor. My BP was as high as 165/106 down to normal around 120/80 or lower.” -PSI Employee Take advantage of PSI’s Heart Health Perks. PSI supports employee and spouse heart health by offering reimbursement for Heart Scans (Coronary Calcium Score Tests) and a free blood pressure management program called Hello Heart. To participate in Hello Heart, you must qualify. Reach out to Danica if you want to learn more. UPCOMING EVENTS Wear Red to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death. National Wear Red Day February 6, 2026 Join our 6-week healthy habits challenge. Weekly weigh-ins & group support. Registration closes 2/2/26 Maintain No Gain Challenge February 9-March 23 LHD Benefits will return to review Surest features and PSI’s new FSA benefit with HR Pro. Q1 Lunch & Learn February 10, 2026 Health Awareness Spotlight