Maintain Your Main Engine A.K.A Heart

HEART CARE TIPS 

There are many illnesses that can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, diabetes and others. Therefore, early prevention can help to reduce your chances of heart attack and stroke.

 To maintain a strong and healthy heart, healthy lifestyle practices are encouraged for the future of you and your family.

1. A little exercise every day. 

Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of heart attack by 30% to 50%. Try to take the time to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week. Besides trying to walk for 15 minutes in the morning and before lunch.

 2. Set appropriate goals to lose weight. 

If you are overweight or obese, you do not need to lose weight dramatically. This is due to a decline of 5% to 10% of body weight, you are able to lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar.

 3. Take your heart medication. (if already diagnosed with heart disease) 

Statistics found that 130,000 Americans die each year because they do not take heart medications prescribed by their doctors.

 4. Eating well. 

A healthy diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by 24%. Fill your plate with a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, fish and lean meat.

 5. Eating chocolate. 

Several studies suggest that people who eat chocolate more than once a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by almost 40%, diabetes about 30%, and stroke about 30%. Eating chocolate in small quantities to avoid additional weight increase and decrease the workload of the heart.

 6. No smoking. 

Smoking dramatically increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Each year, about 46,000 people die from heart disease associated with exposure to smoke their cigarettes.

 7. Visit the dentist. 

Clean your teeth every 6 months can reduce the risk of heart attack by 24% and stroke by 13%. A dentist may also see signs of heart disease - such as swollen gums or loose teeth. 8. Pay attention to unusual symptoms and signs. Do not expect the symptoms will go away. Consult your doctor if there are signs of unusual - such as difficulty breathing, changes in heart rhythm, or fatigue happening to you.