BY TEAM FOURTH FRONTIER DESK
Here is a list few tips by experts on how to keep your heart healthy for a strong Heart:
Eat healthily:
Eating healthy helps to lower your risk of heart disease. How much you eat is as important as what you eat. Eating unhealthy and fatty foods leads to more calories and affects your heart health. [Source: health.gov]
Be Cigarette-free
The chance of developing heart disease is increased by 2 to 4 times if you smoke. Quit smoking and also encourage your dear ones to quit.[Source: health.gov]
Manage Blood Pressure:
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for brain stroke and most heart diseases. Regularly check and manage your blood pressure by living a healthy lifestyle.[health.gov]
Get your Cholesterol checked
It is important to have your cholesterol checked at least every five years. As high amounts of low-density cholesterol are a risk factor for heart disease.[health.gov]
Be physically active:
Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy heart. Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity[walk, jog, yoga] - 5 times a week.[health.gov]
Maintain a healthy body weight:
Being obese has many negative effects on your heart health, hence you need to maintain a healthy body weight to avoid health complications.[health.gov]
Avoid Junk food:
To protect your heart, avoid junk food and anything that are high in trans fats, salts, and preservatives. Consume healthy foods such as fruits, nuts, and lean proteins.[health.gov]