Tag: heart-friendly diet

  <br> Do you want to keep your heart healthy?  It begins with recognizing bad habits.  Even if you exercise, sitting for too  long can still harm you.  Incorporate movement throughout your  day.  Take brief walks or stretch during  breaks to improve circulation.  Many believe they&#39;re too young to worry  about heart health. That&#39;s a  misconception.  It&#39;s essential to eat healthily and  monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and  blood sugar.  Watch your alcohol intake.  Moderate drinking can benefit the heart,  but excess can raise blood pressure and  fats in the blood.  Stick to [music] one drink daily for  women and two for men. A nutritious diet  doesn&#39;t mean bland food.  A Mediterranean diet is both delicious  and heart friendly.  It includes olive oil, nuts, whole  grains, and lean proteins.  How well do you know your numbers?  High cholesterol and blood pressure can  go [music] unnoticed.  Visit your doctor regularly to track  your health metrics starting at age 20.  Be mindful of belly fat. It increases  heart disease risk.  Measure your waist.  Aim for under 35 in for women and under  40 for men.  Even modest weight loss is beneficial.  Don&#39;t [music] ignore your mood. Feelings  of sadness can deter healthy actions.<br><br> If you feel [music] low for a few weeks,  consult a mental health professional.  Support from therapy or exercise can  uplift you.  Finally, protect yourself [music] from  secondhand smoke.  It&#39;s harmful to your heart.  If someone close smokes, kindly request  they do so away from you.  Your efforts could help both of you led  healthier lives.  In summary, simple changes make a big  difference.  Move frequently, eat a balanced diet,  know your health numbers, manage stress,  and avoid smoke.  Start taking these steps today for a  healthier heart.. <br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXzU29F2hdQ" target="_blank">As found on YouTube</a>