Heart Diseases are one of the main causes of Death.
If so, what can you do to keep your heart healthy?
There are many things you can do, but, you can start with…
Change your Life Style
To slow down your heart’s aging, you have to change your life style such as changing your eating habits.
Reduce salty foods and fatty meats.
Increase intake of vagetables and fruits which contains lots of vitamins.
Lower your weight by dieting if you are over weight to reduce burden to your heart.
Over weight is one of the major reason of diabetes as well. So, you should not ignore your weight problem.
Stop smoking if you are smoker. Smoker has 3 times more risk of getting heart disease.
Cardio Exercises – 30 minutes per day, 4 times per week minimum
It will lower blood pressure and reduce blood glucose level and bad cholesterol from your blood.
If you didn’t exercise much before, weak or old, start with light exercises such as…
Walking short distances instead of driving.
Take stair instead of elevator if it’s not too many floors.
Walk around your house and neighbor, 2-3 times per week.
Listen to your heart’s warning signs
If you experience pain in your chest, dizzy and excessive out of breath during or right after exercises,
you should see your doctor. These symtoms could mean there is issue with your heart. It may turn out
to be nothing, but, being careful wouldn’t hurt, right?
9 habits to keep your heart healthy
- Less meat, more fruits and vegetables.
- Less Salty foods
- Avoid over weight and check calories for everything you eat
- Less Sneck as too much calories intake is not good for the heart.
- Plenty of walking
- Routine check of your blood pressure and blood glucose level
- Stop Smoking
- Stop drinking or reduce it at least
- Reduce stress level
