In
the recent past, there has been a rise in heart disease cases. Heart diseases are among the leading causes of
death from children to the elderly.
But the medical community is fighting back. Doctors and Health & Wellness blogs have launched an online campaign
to raise heart health awareness in order to help prevent this debilitating and often fatal condition. There are preventive measures that can help keep
heart disease at bay:
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Regular screening
This is especially important for those who have
risk factors such as being obese or family history of heart disease. Health screening assists to uncover
developing illnesses and exposes diseases leading to heart diseases such as
diabetes. During the screening, get your
cholesterol and blood pressure measured in order to take the necessary steps if
they present a problem. Do not wait until it’s too late. The earlier the risk
factors are exposed and taken care off, the better chances you have of preventing
heart diseases.
·
Adopt a
healthy diet
Part of what accelerates the risk
factors and weakens the body’s immune system is the consistent unhealthy choices we make with our diet. It is, therefore, crucial to adopt a healthy diet plan that is geared towards reducing the cholesterol
levels and increasing the body’s immune system. Avoid excessive salt, sugar, and
calories. In addition, to a healthy diet, reducing alcohol intake is a huge
part of preventing heart diseases. You can work alongside your nutritionist for
the best results
·
Avoid
smoking or using tobacco
Tobacco contains chemicals that can lead to
plaque buildup in the blood vessels. This buildup can lead to a heart attack.
The carbon monoxide in cigarettes gives your heart extra work in order to
supply oxygen to your body. Eventually, your blood pressure and heart rate
rise. Evidently, the more one smokes and uses tobacco, the more the risk
factors increase. Hence, avoid such bad habits for the sake of your health.
·
Sleep
Utmost, get at least seven hours of good sleep. It not
only keeps you refreshed and energetic each day but also prevents the risk of
heart disease. By getting enough quality sleep, the risk of being obese,
depressed, having high blood pressure and diabetes greatly reduces. In case you
have trouble getting your beauty sleep, get in touch with your doctor as it
might be due to sleep disorders.
Bottom line is to seek to have a healthy
lifestyle. Maintain a healthy weight, adopt a healthy diet and avoid using drugs
that affect the risk factors and compromise your health. Help keep heart
health awareness alive by taking the right steps to avoid heart diseases.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.
