Keep Your Heart Healthy At All Ages

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We all know the importance of a healthy heart, and most of us are also aware that heart disease is the current the leading cause of premature death just in the US alone for both men and women.

Even with the awareness there is nowadays around healthy living, more and more people are now living with heart disease than ever before, and those cases are not even targeted to a specific age group, so it shows that a big part of what’s causing this is down to unhealthy lifestyle choices.

In this post, we want to share with you some actionable tips for keeping your heart healthy at any age so that you can hopefully prevent yourself and those you care about from ever having to deal with this devastating disease.

Eat Heart Healthy Foods:

Diet is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to diseases that are either caused or made worse by lifestyle, since food is such a big part of our lives and something we need to sustain ourselves. The problem is that people are relying too much on fast and convenience foods that really provide no or little nutritional value. There’s a common myth that eating whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables is too expensive, but it’s really not the case. Foods that are affordable, easy to prepare, taste great and are great for your heart are things like leafy greens, oily fish such as salmon and tuna, nuts and grains, and healthy fats like avocado are all great choices when looking to add more heart healthy foods to your diet.

Get Exercise:

Whilst you certainly don’t need to be in the gym lifting weights every day, staying active and ensuring you’re taking care of yourself is something that will make a huge positive difference to your heart health. Something as simple as a brisk walk for 20 minutes each day is plenty.

If you’re currently dealing with any heart issues, then always seek the advice of a doctor before engaging in any form of exercise.

Maintain A Healthy Body Weight:

A healthy weight has nothing to do with being skinny, so losing weight may not be what you need – in fact, in order to reach and maintain a healthy weight, you may need to put on a few pounds. This is something you should speak to a doctor and nutritionist about before trying any weight gain or loss techniques. Once you’ve reached your healthy weight, then it’s just about maintaining that to keep the strain away from your heart.

Stay Away From Cigarettes:

Everyone is aware of the negative effects to the body from cigarettes, so if you’re struggling to quit, then speak to your doctor about your options. Also, try to reduce the time you spend with those who smoke to avoid being around second hand smoke.

Get Regular Check-Ups:

Staying in control of your health by taking precautions and preventing thing instead of having to deal with treating them later is a much better health strategy in all areas. As well as regular general check-ups from your doctor, it’s also a good idea to go for annual check-ups with a cardiologist to get a cardiac ultrasound. With the advanced equipment they now use, they’re able to identify potential problems before they become real problems, so this is definitely something you should be thinking about from a prevention standpoint.

Learn Stress Reducing Techniques:

After diet, stress is a leading culprit in causing many illnesses, including heart disease, and it seems to be one of those things that comes with modern life. However, learning strategies for managing stress will play a big role in maintaining good overall health and heart health.

 

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