Heart Healthy Lifestyle Choices To Make In Your Daily Life

 If you are young and feel healthy, you’ll hardly think about heart trouble later in life. As we grow old, we tend to get weary of doing small things, starting from climbing stairs to carrying out the basic household chores (which we could do with ease when we were younger) to performing even little bit of exercise, all these can prove to be tiresome. All these may be a sign of a falling heart. This blog aims to talk about the little changes you can make in your daily life to keep your heart young.

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. It’s time we stopped taking this vital organ for granted, and provide it with the care and attention that it rightfully deserves. Seniors who’ve been diagnosed with heart diseases can benefit immensely from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

Here’s rounding up a few ways to look after your heart throughout the year:

Eat a healthy diet- The main components of a heart-healthy diet are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables every day, limited intake of saturated and trans fats, more chicken and fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel- contains the heart-friendly Omega-3 fatty acids), whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, brown rice and quinoa (three daily servings can reduce the risk of heart disease death by up to 25 percent), limiting or eliminating fast foods (contain salt, sugar and fats in abundance), moderate consumption of alcohol, limited sodium intake to 2,400 mg per day, and getting the equivalent of three cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or dairy products.

Regular exercise- Regular exercise ensures good heart health, and keeps the rest of your body in good shape as well. It is best to consult with your doctor prior to embarking on an exercise regimen if you are not that active and/or have a chronic disease. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of exercise five days a week.

Quit smoking- This is the best thing you can do for the health of your ticker, which is to give up on this bad habit. Smoking is a major heart disease risk factor. Seek expert help if you are unable to quit.

Manage stress- Stress is a part of our lives, which can damage your heart. The key for good health is to manage stress well. Have a positive outlook towards life instead of harboring negative thoughts, take time for yourself each day, take some time off to sit quietly and breathe deeply.

Count on these aforementioned tips and occasional health check-ups, which can go a long way towards keeping your heart in good shape for a long time to come.

Preserve the health of your ticker with expert care. Schedule an appointment with a doctor to have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked (high blood pressure and high cholesterol are the leading heart disease risk factors). Your doctor can also provide additional advice to keep your heart younger regardless of your age.

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