The main function of the heart it to pump blood throughout the body, as it pumps oxygen rich or oxygenated blood to tissues and organs, and it pumps deoxygenated
blood to the lungs. There are 4 major things you can do to improve the health of your heart. Consistent exercise can dramatically improve your heart health. Over time,
if you stay consistent in doing exercise, your heart adapts and becomes more efficient as it pumps more blood per beat that it did before. So, the heart can pump
more oxygen rich blood throughout the body with less beats. This also affects your resting heart beat, as, even at rest, your heart pumps more volume of blood,
which again, means less beats, making it much more efficient. Doing aerobic exercise or strength training, where you are exerting higher levels of energy, increases
your heart rate. As you stay consistent over time, in these types of exercises, your body adapts, muscles get bigger, bones get stronger, breathing becomes easier,
and your heart essentially becomes stronger as well. Taking daily walks, going hiking or for a run can help, or combining cardio and strength training by doing circuit training
can also be very beneficial. Maintaining a healthy bodyweight is also beneficial to heart health. Many studies have shown a positive correlation between obesity
and heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. And people with extra fat in their abdomen, or belly fat, can develop damage to the endothelial cells that line the blood
vessels, which control the ability of the blood vessels to expand and contract, causing poor blood flow. Eating a nutrient dense diet, not consistently overconsuming food
and getting regular exercise are important in helping to maintain a healthy bodyweight, which in turn can dramatically improve circulation and lessen the demand
on the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Minimizing and managing stress is an absolute must for improved heart health. When we are under stress, our bodies
release some hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones increase heart rate, elevate blood pressure and can suppress the immune and digestive
systems, which can be beneficial when you are under severe threat, like being chased by a bear. But, if the stress is constant, and caused by something emotional,
it can be harmful. The long term constant activation of the stress response system can lead to many different health problems, including blood flow and blood clot issues,
which can increase the risk of a heart attack or a stroke. Some things that can help in managing stress is by keeping a journal or having a friend to talk to about stressors
in your life, increase the level of activity in your life, as exercising or consistently taking a walk can be a way to physically relieve stress, and make consistent
time in your schedule for relaxation and fun, or if needed, seek professional help. Getting good quality consistent sleep is also beneficial to heart health.
During sleep your heart rate and blood pressure decline, which decreases the workload of your heart. Some studies have shown a positive correlation between lack
of sleep and coronary artery calcification, which is calcium buildup in the walls of the arteries, causing a hardening of the walls and possible narrowing, which can limit
blood flow to the heart. For adults, sleep recommendations range from 7 to 9 hours, however, there are adults that can function on 6 hours and some that need 10 hours
per night. It varies from person to person, but, the main focus should be on the quality and consistency. There are other factors that can also help improve heart health,
such as nutrition, consuming plenty of nutrient rich foods like fruits and veggies, healthier fats and lean meats, can all be beneficial. Just moving more and sitting less
can also help, doing weekly tasks like cleaning the house, working in the yard or taking up a new hobby like photography, require physical movement that is an indirect
form of exercise. And that be the basics on how to improve your heart health, hopefully you got something out of this video, if not, if you feel this video is
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