5 Tips To Take Care Of Heart Health

The heart is the engine of our body. If we take care of it, it will reduce the risk factors and will enable us to significantly lower the world's biggest cause of death.

As per the Heart Foundation, adopting good lifestyle habits can prevent 80% of heart attack risk. Today, we would like to share with you several tips to take better care of your cardiovascular system and lower your chance of developing heart disease.

Quit Tobacco

Smoking harms the body in many ways, one of which is artery degeneration. Quitting the habit of smoking has very positive consequences that are reflected in the short and medium term. The risk of developing coronary heart disease is significantly lower two years after quitting smoking; by the age of fifteen, the risk of CVD is comparable to that of non-smokers.

Healthy Diet

The Mediterranean diet, which consists of fruits, vegetables, fish, lean meats, legumes, olive oil, and nuts, lowers the risk of heart disease and related mortality. Furthermore, according to the Spanish Society of Intensive, Critical, and Coronary Unit Medicine (SEMICYUC), obesity and overweight are the cause of 75% of heart attacks.

Observe your cholesterol level

The primary cause of heart attacks and strokes is an arterial blockage, which is caused by high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Abuse of saturated fats, which are found in industrial pastries, full-fat dairy products, sausages, salty snacks, and other processed foods, is one of the reasons contributing to heart problems. By keeping cholesterol levels within predetermined ranges, we may lower our chance of developing cardiovascular diseases. A healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and attention to food can prevent up to 90% of heart attacks and 80% of heart illnesses. 

Control your stress

Since 2012, the European Guide on the Prevention of cardiovascular disease in Clinical Practice includes stress as a risk factor for the proper functioning of the vital pump, since it is a trigger for high blood pressure. Thus, developing problem-solving and pressure-handling skills enhances both mental and physical well-being.

Stay physically active

Maintaining an active lifestyle lowers the risk of heart disease. As a result, we must play sports every week to maintain the health of our cardiovascular system. Five times a week, experts advise engaging in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity.