Needless to say that if your heart stops beating, you're dead. It is truly the pump of life as it circulates blood throughout our bodies. It is the main organ that needs care and maintenance to keep us in top form.
There are seven lifestyle factors that will reduce your chances of heart disease.
-Get active. You should strive to do at least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity. A brisk walk, five times per week, can be the minimal.
- Control cholesterol (lower than 200 mg/dL). If you are on medications, be sure you get monitored by your doctor.
- Eat better. I've discussed this often on this blog. The important thing is to cut the fats, salts and sugars and increase fiber, protein and potassium to mention a few.
- Manage blood pressure (lower than 120/80 mm Hg).
- Lose weight (achieve a normal BMI).
- Reduce blood sugar (fasting glucose below 100).
- Stop smoking. This should be number one on a healthy heart list. If you never smoked, don't start.
We should always try to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle and the heart is ground zero to your well being.
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