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Ways To Keep Your Heart Strong With Increasing Age

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease accounts for about one in every four deaths in the USA, and is the leading cause of death across the globe. The major risk factors include high blood pressure and high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. The risk increases with increasing age, but in no way that means you cannot develop heart disease when you are young or are bound to develop cardiovascular diseases at old age. There’s a lot you can do to keep your ticker in good shape no matter how old you are. This blog aims to highlight a few points to slow cardiovascular aging.

Regular physical activity- Without a doubt physical activity is good for your heart health at every age. You should perform at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. For healthy seniors, aerobic exercise (brisk walking, swimming), activities to improve balance, strengthen muscle, and increase flexibility can do you a world of good. It is wise to consult with an expert before you embark upon a physical activity to minimize soreness and to keep injuries at bay.

Something as simple as walking is one of the best exercises that can keep your blood sugar in check, help lose weight, maintain bone mass, and build stamina and strength. Experts recommend you keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water in the course of exercising (before, during, and after).

Diet- Diet is a central part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. For the best results, you should exercise combined with eating a diet that comprises a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and cheese, seafood, lean meats, beans, nuts, and seeds (for your fill of protein), while steering clear of sugar-sweetened drinks and desserts, white bread, pasta made from refined grains, and limiting intake of foods with butter and shortening.

Monitor your numbers- As you focus on eating healthy alongside regular exercise, it is equally important to schedule checkup appointments at regular intervals to watch for conditions that affect the ticker, including high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. These numbers will help assess your risk for heart disease, and accordingly, your doctor will recommend measures tailored to your life (basis your age, health history, current status of your health, risk factors).

Other important measures:

1.      Work towards keeping your weight in a healthy range, since obesity increases heart disease risk.

2.      Check for sleep apnea, which could be detrimental to the health of your ticker.

3.      Cut down on your alcohol consumption

4.      Say NO to smoking

It’s a great idea to acquire knowledge in the lifesaving CPR procedure. Proper application of CPR can revive the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim. A sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate action. If you are looking to undergo CPR training, sign up for a class at the AHA accredited CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor today. Contact us at 727-240-9404 to register. Knowledge in the lifesaving CPR skill will always keep you prepared for a cardiac emergency involving yourself, a loved one, or a stranger. 

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