Heart ailments have been undoubtedly some of the most afflicting conditions throughout human history. There are various types of heart ailments and all pose the same threat to human health. Many of the heart conditions are considered self-imposed as they are determined by the kind of lifestyle that one leads. Owing to the important role played by the heart, the intensity of the threat posed by these ailments cannot be overlooked. This post seeks to create awareness that will offer a few guidelines on how to achieve better heart health, along with identifying factors that may interfere with maintaining good heart health.
- Eating habits
The types of food you consume play a huge role in influencing your heart health. Foods, especially those that contain excess fats, are of the most dangerous. Once the excess fat is not properly digested, it finds its way to your heart where it interferes with its proper functioning. Gradually, the heart becomes weaker and this results in heart conditions like cardiac arrest. To help avoid heart condition issues, ensure that you consume foods that have the ability to strengthen your heart. Foods containing proteins and vitamins have the ability to improve the strength and functionality of your heart. Here's an article, identifying some of the better (and delicious) "heart foods". https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/heart-healthy-foods
- Lifestyle
The lifestyle you lead is also a great determinant of your heart health. A lifestyle that comprises of excessive alcoholism and smoking is one that can induce unending heart conditions. These habits have a gradual effect on the heart that you may not notice for a long time. But after many years (if not sooner), these effects can start to clearly manifest themselves. Apart from overindulgence, lack of exercising can also cause life-threatening heart conditions. As your weight continues to increase, the heart loses its strength and ability to work effectively, courtesy of the layers of fat formed around it. To avoid these conditions, ensure that you consume food that contains less fat. Additionally, make sure that you conduct regular workout sessions that will help maintain your weight, thus helping to avoid the accumulation of fat around the heart.
- Regular checkups
Even as you strive to adopt practices that enhance your heart health, you should understand that some conditions are genetic. Therefore, you need to ensure that you undergo regular screening and checkups that will help pinpoint any conditions before they get out of hand. Most of these ailments can be treated if only they are noticed in their early stages.
Enjoying sound heart health is one sure way of enjoying your sunset years. Try to do everything within your power to ensure that poor heart conditions do not weigh you down and threaten your peace of mind.
Dr. Kevin Crawford
Heart ailments have been undoubtedly some of the most afflicting conditions throughout human history. There are various types of heart ailments and all pose the same threat to human health. Many of the heart conditions are considered self-imposed as they are determined by the kind of lifestyle that one leads. Owing to the important role played by the heart, the intensity of the threat posed by these ailments cannot be overlooked. This post seeks to create awareness that will offer a few guidelines on how to achieve better heart health, along with identifying factors that may interfere with maintaining good heart health.
- Eating habits
The types of food you consume play a huge role in influencing your heart health. Foods, especially those that contain excess fats, are of the most dangerous. Once the excess fat is not properly digested, it finds its way to your heart where it interferes with its proper functioning. Gradually, the heart becomes weaker and this results in heart conditions like cardiac arrest. To help avoid heart condition issues, ensure that you consume foods that have the ability to strengthen your heart. Foods containing proteins and vitamins have the ability to improve the strength and functionality of your heart. Here's an article, identifying some of the better (and delicious) "heart foods". https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/heart-healthy-foods
- Lifestyle
The lifestyle you lead is also a great determinant of your heart health. A lifestyle that comprises of excessive alcoholism and smoking is one that can induce unending heart conditions. These habits have a gradual effect on the heart that you may not notice for a long time. But after many years (if not sooner), these effects can start to clearly manifest themselves. Apart from overindulgence, lack of exercising can also cause life-threatening heart conditions. As your weight continues to increase, the heart loses its strength and ability to work effectively, courtesy of the layers of fat formed around it. To avoid these conditions, ensure that you consume food that contains less fat. Additionally, make sure that you conduct regular workout sessions that will help maintain your weight, thus helping to avoid the accumulation of fat around the heart.
- Regular checkups
Even as you strive to adopt practices that enhance your heart health, you should understand that some conditions are genetic. Therefore, you need to ensure that you undergo regular screening and checkups that will help pinpoint any conditions before they get out of hand. Most of these ailments can be treated if only they are noticed in their early stages.
Enjoying sound heart health is one sure way of enjoying your sunset years. Try to do everything within your power to ensure that poor heart conditions do not weigh you down and threaten your peace of mind.
Dr. Kevin Crawford
4110 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 792-4329
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.
