Hello there, viewers!
Your heart works all throughout the day.
Even when you sleep, the organ makes sure you’re getting enough blood throughout your
body.
This is why it’s important your heart stays healthy.
From managing your blood pressure, to managing cholesterol and maintaining a healthy weight.
There are many ways to maintain the health of your heart.
In this video, we will talk about all of them and more.
So, let’s begin!
#1 Stop Smoking
This is one of the most obvious points.
Cigarettes contain toxic things like tobacco and tar.
Both of these things are harmful to your throat, lungs and heart.
Apart from that, cigarettes also contain chemicals that enter your bloodstream and make their
way into your heart.
They can damage the organ as well as affect your arteries and blood vessels.
This is why we suggest that if you are a smoker, you should quit right now before it’s too
late.
#2 Control Your Blood Pressure
When your blood pressure rises, it puts pressure on your heart and forces it to pump blood
at a faster rate.
Your veins and your arteries suffer as a result.
If this continues, it could lead to major problems.
We aren’t just talking about strokes.
High blood pressure is also linked to cardiovascular problems.
If you have any of these issues, we suggest you consult a doctor.
Because this is a lifestyle-related problem, it can be kept in check by following a stress-free
and healthy lifestyle.
We also did a video on the foods that help lower your blood pressure.
Make sure to check it out.
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#3 Engage In Physical Activity
Regular physical activity can do wonders for your heart.
Vigorous ones on the other hand may not be good for you.
Instead a moderate amount of physical activity can strengthen your heart’s muscles.
It can also help the heart to pump blood at a decent rate, making sure blood pressure
levels remain under control.
When we say “some” physical activity, we mean the usual walking, running and cycling.
Of course, if you’re a sporty person, you may want to take part in soccer, rugby or
basketball.
There is nothing wrong in doing that either.
Just make sure to get a good amount of rest before and after your games.
#4 Drink Plenty of Water
Almost 70% of your body consists of water.
Water plays a crucial role in some of the biochemical processes of your body.
One of them is helping to get rid of the toxic waste in your body.
It also helps the circulation of blood and oxygen, making sure that the heart isn’t
strained as much.
The moment you don’t drink enough water, your body gets dehydrated.
This puts extra strain on your heart.
So how much water do you need to drink?
Well, we did a video on it, feel free to check it out.
#5 Check On Your Diabetes
When the sugar levels in your blood become too high, you get diabetes.
Many of you already know that.
Here is something that you might not realize.
Diabetes affects the blood vessels, muscles and tissues in your heart.
Even if you don’t have heart problems in the beginning, diabetes can give you heart
problems as you age.
This is why you must figure out a way to manage your diabetes.
If not properly handled, it can lead to heart attacks or strokes.
Let’s talk about another slow killer.
#6 Control Your Cholesterol Levels
First of all, you need cholesterol.
It’s the fatty substance in your blood that helps to keep you healthy.
The problems start when you have an excessive amount in your blood.
That is when you need to figure out ways to control it.
An imbalance of cholesterol causes jams in the arteries.
This puts strain on your heart.
This added strain can lead to some major heart problems.
A lot of people with cholesterol issues experience heart attacks.
This is why we suggest you figure out ways to keep your cholesterol levels in check.
You can check out our video on the “7 Foods That Help To Lower Your Cholesterol.”
It will be very useful in your quest to stay healthy.
#7 Avoid Drinking Alcohol
You may have heard this before, but we’re going to repeat it.
Drinking alcohol can be dangerous for your body.
It raises your blood pressure levels.
This can lead to cardiovascular problems.
The secondary problem is that regular consumption of alcohol damages the muscles of your heart.
This results in a heart-related problem known as cardiomyopathy.
Even if you can’t completely leave alcohol, we suggest that you at least reduce its consumption.
This reminds us, we did a video on high-functioning alcoholics.
If you haven’t checked it out, please do.
#8 Control Salt Consumption
Salt may be a good source of sodium and iodine, but too much consumption of this mineral may
not be good for you.
A high intake of sodium can cause a spike in blood pressure levels.
This could lead to hypertension.
We have already explained earlier in the video how hypertension or high blood pressure can
affect our heart.
So cutting down on the salt could help you maintain a healthy heart.
#9 Manage Your Weight
Obesity causes a ton of health problems.
The same thing can be said if you’re underweight.
One of the organs that may be affected the most is your heart.
People who are overweight often have other problems like hypertension, high cholesterol
and diabetes.
In this video, we have already explained the importance of controlling them to keep a healthy
heart.
It is more complicated for those who are underweight.
Underweight people are likely to experience one or the other form of coronary heart disease.
In other words, the only way out is to maintain a proper weight.
For this you can consult your nutritionist, who will suggest the correct weight for you
according to your height.
#10 Live Stress Free
Stress, depression and mental fatigue are part and parcel of living in the 21st century.
It doesn’t matter what job you do, which class of society you belong to, or what country
you live in.
Stress is common for one and all.
Although stress doesn’t really cause heart-related disease, it increases your risk of getting
it.
This is why we suggest keeping yourself free of stress.
If you find it really hard to manage, then you can join a tai-chi class.
This ancient Chinese martial art is good for those who are depressed or dealing with a
lot of stress.
We have explained some methods of keeping your heart healthy.
Now let’s run through a few simple activities you can do in your daily life.
#1 Get Proper Sleep
Sleeping is a major factor when it comes to health.
You must make sure that you are getting a minimum of 7 hours of sleep everyday.
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule will ensure a healthy lifestyle.
#2 Listen to Soothing Music
Music can sometimes heal you and make you feel better.
This is exactly why you need to listen to soothing music.
It will help you stay calm and relax.
You need that kind of feeling to de-stress.
Some recommended genres in this case would be blues, classical and jazz.
#3 Meditate
Meditation is one of the best ways to relax.
This exercise soothes your mind and helps you concentrate.
More importantly, it helps to improve your temperament.
Meditation is also known to lower the blood pressure in your body.
Now that sounds like really good news.
#4 Don’t Sit In One Position For Too Long
Sitting in one position could be more harmful than you think.
It is not just your lower back, waist and legs that get affected.
Of course, many of us work sitting in front of a laptop for hours.
We would still suggest that you take some time out for yourself.
In that time, you can roam around a little bit.
It will help you stay active and keep your heart muscles healthy.
So which of these tips are you more likely to follow?
Do you know anyone with heart problems?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!