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Small Changes To Make For Better Heart Health

You don’t need to make big changes to keep your ticker in good shape, making a few small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your heart. Just improving a few areas can make yourself less likely to get cardiovascular disease. Heart disease increases the risk for cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. These are life-threatening. The most appropriate form of treatment is proper application of the lifesaving CPR procedure. Proper application of the procedure, which is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim.
Undergo CPR training at an accredited training site, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor. Here are some changes you can make for improving the health of your ticker:


Keep Your Blood Pressure (BP) In Check- If your BP gets too high, your artery walls can get damaged by the extra force and create scar tissue which makes it harder for oxygenated blood to get to and from your ticker. The ticker has to pump harder thus gets worn out faster. Parts can start to die if it can’t get adequate oxygen. It is important that you reduce your salt intake, favor healthy eating habits, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc., manage your stress, exercise regularly, etc. At the same time, get your BP checked every 3-5 years if you are 18-39. Check your BP every year if you’re 40 or older or have high BP. Your healthcare provider might recommend you also take medication.

Reduce Saturated Fats Intake- Cut down on saturated fats to help your heart’s arteries which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Totally avoid trans fats which are found in some processed foods as they raise your “bad” cholesterol levels. Read the Nutrition label and check the ingredients list properly, and check for anything that says “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” (these are trans fats).

Physical Exercise- Regular exercise alongside healthy diet can keep heart disease at bay. Aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise which can include any activity that gets you moving around. Don’t spend long periods sitting. Instead stand or walk while doing things like talking on the phone or watching TV. Cut down on the time you spend seated.

Quit Smoking- If you smoke, quit smoking and also avoid spending time around others who smoke as smoking and secondhand smoke are bad for your ticker. Though e-cigarettes are a good option, they aren’t completely problem-free as they still do contain nicotine but they do not contain the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke.

Find Out If You Are Diabetic- High blood sugar over time damages arteries and makes cardiovascular disease more likely, so find out if you have diabetes. If you find out you are diabetic, work with your healthcare provider on your lifestyle and any medicine that you may need. It is as important to take action if you have borderline high blood sugar, also called prediabetes.
It is better that you do more of what you love. Surround yourself with people you love. Talk and laugh with each other which is good for your emotional health as well as ticker.
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