Tips For A Healthy Heart

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Tips For A Healthy Heart
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How To Keep A Healthy Heart

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for
  both men and women. Take steps today to lower
  your risk of heart disease.
• To help prevent heart disease, you can
• Avoid Smoking
• Maintain Weight
• Healthy Diet
• Exercise
• Get Enough Sleep
• Say No To Alcohol

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Avoid Smoking
Smoking not only harms your lungs but also your
heart. According to research, smoking is the
primary cause of coronary disease which leads to
heart attack and also it doubles the chances of
heart disease.
It leads to a buildup of fatty substances in the
arteries, which is a chief contributor to deaths
from smoking. Secondhand smoke is also linked to
cardiovascular disease.
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Maintain Weight
Excess weight is an enemy to your heart
healthbringing with it a slew of health risks.
Being overweight puts extra pressure on your
arterial walls and forces your heart to work
harder. It also puts you at risk for developing
other diseases, such as atherosclerosis, which
can lead to hypertension, cardiovascular disease,
heart attacks and stroke.
if you are over-weight then try to lose your
weight by exercising regularly and maintaining a
healthy diet.
Eating less sugar and saturated fats and moving
on to more fruits and vegetables can also help
you reduce those extra pounds in the long run.

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Healthy Diet
The nutrients present in fruits and vegetables
include vitamins, minerals, and fibers that can
keep our heart healthy. Foods with antioxidants,
omega-3 fatty acids, and potassium are full of
nutrients and help you give your heartbeat a
boost.
An intake of fruits and vegetables is important
because they are low in calories and high in
fibers and is an essential part of a balanced
heart diet. Increase the consumption of potassium
in your diet by eating at least 5 portions of
fruits and veggies a day.
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Exercise
A healthy heart is one that gets exercised.
Physical activity is essential to heart health.
It recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate
exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per
week for good heart health. Whether you walk or
run, play sports, or swim, make sure you build
enough active minutes into your week.
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Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is an essential part of keeping your heart
healthy. If you dont sleep enough, you may be at
a higher risk for cardiovascular disease no
matter your age or other health habits. The study
concludes that sleeping less disturbs fundamental
health and biological processes, including BP and
stress. So, make sleep your priority and sleep at
least 7-8 hours.
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Say No To Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol affects your heart as it
causes high BP, irregular heartbeat, and harm
heart muscles. However, it doesnt mean it
completely a moderate intake can also help you
increase good cholesterol. Not only this, but it
also helps stop blood clot formation and damage
to arteries. Remember that we are not saying
consume it after every meal, just stick on the
guidelines.
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