Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, and it’s mostly preventable by changing your lifestyle and managing risk factors.
1. Get moving
Your heart is a muscle and, as with any muscle, exercise is what strengthens it.
The first step is to determine your target heart rate, then find an activity you enjoy and can stick with for the long run.
2. Quit smoking
Quitting smoking is tough. But you know that it’s important to quit, and one of the biggest reasons is that it’s linked to heart disease.
3. Lose weight
Losing weight is more than just diet and exercise. It’s a personal journey that involves finding what you like and what works for you.
4. Eat heart-healthy foods
Salmon and guacamole are loaded with healthy fats that are good for the heart.
Try salmon spread with vegetables or some easy broiled salmon, heart-healthy guacamole also makes a great appetizer.
5. Moderate amount of chocolate
Alcohol and cocoa (a key ingredient in chocolate) have antioxidants that have been shown to increase good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol and improve blood clotting function.
6. Don’t overeat
This advice primarily applies , when deaths from heart attacks spike thanks to copious amounts of food and temptation.
Eating a lot of food at once leads to:
①Blood shifting from the heart to the digestive system;
②Faster and irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to heart attack or heart failure.
7. Don’t stress
There are more than 1,400 biochemical responses to stress, including a rise in blood pressure and a faster heart rate. If you don’t manage your stress, it can create more stress and trap you in a stress cycle.
After a period of exercise and lifestyle improvement, if you want to know if your heart has become stronger, you can check it by downloading the following app: ”Heart Rate” and ”AFibCheck”.
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