To maintain heart health and prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid situations that harm the health of the individual. So, some helpful tips to improve heart health are:
- Exercise regularly, such as walking or swimming;
- Do not smoke;
- Avoid alcoholic beverages;
- Lose weight;
- Make balanced diet: avoid fats, red meat and salt, preferring vegetables, fruits and white meats;
- Control blood pressure levels;
- Controlling diabetes;
- Controlling blood sugar levels;
- Reduce day-to-day stress;
- Consult your doctor regularly.
Poor heart health can cause illness in individuals, such as heart attack, stroke or angina pectoris. Some symptoms of heart disease are shortness of breath, chest pain, easy tiredness.
Individuals who have a family history of heart disease and have risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or excess weight, should consult their cardiologist regularly and perform specific tests for the heart.
Useful links:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diet for the heart
