Healthy Heart

Keeping your heart healthy is simple when you follow some simple practices. Get proper sleep, watch your cholesterol, eat right, be active, don’t smoke and manage hypertension.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death. Take proper care of your heart to lower the risk of heart disease.

Manage Hypertension 

Hypertension can lead to various health conditions and can increase the risk of heart disease which could lead to death. Keeping blood pressure under control is vital for reducing the risks of heart conditions.

Be physically active, it doesn’t matter if it’s a high-intensity exercise or low-intensity exercise. Go for a walk, swim or do squats, push-ups, and pull-ups. Keep yourself engaged!

Avoid or quit smoking because it increases the risks of hypertension and serious heart problems. Here are some tips:

• Avoid alcohol consumption
• Reduce salt intake
• Take more vegetables and fruits
• Watch body weight

Sleep well

Make Sleep a Priority!

Sleep is essential for heart health. You need to sleep for more than six hours, people who sleep less than six hours per night tend to develop cardiovascular disease. It doesn’t matter if you are 20 years old or 50 years old and no matter how healthy you keep your body, sleep is a must for everyone.

Manage Cholesterol Level

“An apple a day keeps the doctors away”

Eat one extra fruit or veggie a day. A healthy diet can manage your cholesterol level and reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease.

Try to cook your meals, rather than eating processed unhealthy food. You can add nuts, whole grains, oats, olive oil, fish, veggies and fruits to your daily diet.