If you do not feel any symptoms, it does not mean you are safe from heart diseases. Most doctors especially cardiologists say that heart diseases are the number one killer disease in our country. It can strike you anywhere, anytime at any age. More health experts give these very simple tips for a healthy heart:
Have a regular exercise- Walking, dancing, jogging and swimming are the best exercise that you can do for your heart. Exercise everyday if possible, if not then at least 4 times a week. It also strengthens our body immune system. It also helps lowered blood pressure and helps control body weight.
Minimize drinking alcohol- Believe it or not all kinds of alcohol are bad for the heart, except wine. More alcohol drinkers do not believe that alcohol is a drug and that is true.
Have a low-cholesterol diet- avoid eating foods that are high in saturated fat like dairy and butter products, egg yolks, chicken skin, beef and pork fats, junk foods, etc. Eat only healthy and low fat food like vegetables, fruits, cereals and oats, fish, bread and practice drinking at least 8 glasses of water everyday.
Visit your doctor for your medical check up at least once a year- Even if you do not feel any symptoms of heart disease, you must have your check up at least once a year. Do not wait until you feel something before you have yourselves check.
Learn how to manage stress- Observations shows that stress people have high blood pressure and this become a risk factor, they smoke a lot and have irregular eating habit. One of the best ways to release stress is laughter. Find time to relax and enjoy. Spend more quality time with your family, friends, relatives and officemates. Watch a funny movie together, go to the mall, picnics and attend parties and other special occasions.
Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health- It is proven, so please stop smoking.
Fitness, Health
Fitness, Health