Choose a healthy eating plan that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, legumes, seeds, and lean cuts of poultry and dairy products. Limit your intake of red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages.
Healthy eating habit:
Engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 1 .25 hours of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
Stay physically active:
Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke is crucial at any age. A feeling of sudden numbness or intense chest pain is not always a symptom. Compared to males, women exhibit different heart attack symptoms. In Your 20s
Warning signs:
Having a regular wellness exam with a doctor is crucial for maintaining heart health at any age.
Regular Wellness Exam:
Quitting smoking is crucial for your heart health. Secondhand smoke also poses a serious health risk, with nonsmokers up to 30% more likely to develop heart disease according to a U.S. Surgeon General report. In Your 30s
Don’t smoke and avoid passive smoking:
Understanding your family's medical history is important in assessing your risk for heart disease. If your parent or sibling has been diagnosed with heart disease, it's important to talk to your doctor.
Know your family history:
Combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation can alleviate stress and anxiety, improving heart health. In Your 40s
Manage your stress:
Keep an eye on your weight as you age, especially in your 40s when your metabolism slows down. Maintain a healthy weight by following a heart-healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise.
Watch your weight:
Get your blood sugar level checked at least once by the age of 45 and continue to have it checked every three years. If you are overweight, diabetic, or at risk for diabetes, testing is needed more frequently. In Your 50s
Check your blood sugar level:
If you have been diagnosed with blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or diabetes that increase your risk for heart disease or stroke, it's important to follow your treatment plan. In Your 60s
Follow your treatment plan:
As you enter your 60s, consider getting an ankle-brachial index test during your regular physical examination. This simple test helps to detect peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Ankle-Brachial Index Test:
Taking care of your heart is essential at any age, along with following these tips and strategies use the Frontier X2 heart rate monitor to check your heart rate regularly.
Monitor Your Heart Health: