Coping or mending a broken heart is probably one of the most overused themes in the recording industry. Songs speak about its unbearable pain. However, in the field of health and medicine, you can’t simply sing your pain out. A wounded heart is more than dreadful – it is practically deadly.
Instead of discussing about love stories that we already know where it will end,
this write up will talk about tuning up your heart to be healthy. Here are some basic tips you can sing your heart out.
Movement- Long periods of inactivity can hamper blood flow to some parts of the body and cause the heart to struggle. So if you’ve been sitting in front of the TV or the computer for more than 2 hours now, you might want to consider standing up and doing a bit of stretching and probably walking just to make sure blood traffic’s smooth.
Don’t eat your heart out – There’s a reason why prime pork and lobster are called “rich foods”. They are not just for the rich: they are rich in cholesterol. And as any doctor will tell you, too much cholesterol can clog the arteries and cause heart diseases.
Watch the scales - Try to slim down the body fat and maintain a healthy weight.. Talk to your doctor about losing weight if you are obese and find it difficult to lose the excess weight needed. Obesity and cardiovascular disease often come hand-in-hand, as excess weight places an extra burden on the heart. Think of it as an engine designed for a compact car. When the car turns into a truck, it will obviously get strained with every mile. Weighing more than 30 percent over your ideal weight can double your risk for developing heart disease.
Exercise regularly - Medical and fitness experts suggest at least a 40-minute exercise routine, three to four times a week. Start slowly if you are not used to exercising, then increase the tempo as your fitness improves. If you have any serious medical problems, or obese, you should consult a doctor first. try not to rush into a heavy exercise schedule, as this may just lead to complications.
Routine checkups - If needed, have your blood pressure checked regularly. If medication is needed to control high blood pressure, make sure you take the medication and follow any other suggestions given to you by your physician. You should also have your blood sugar levels check if you suspect you may have diabetes or if your family has a history of diabetes. People with a diabetes history are more prone to getting heart disease, and high blood pressure can be a major problem.
Stick to no one: Smoking has never been a healthy habit and it brings a lot of diseases, primarily cancer and heart illness. If you’re a smoker, learn how to stop it before it’s too late. For non-smokers, never give time to study how to puff a stick or two. Also, it’s better stay away from second hand smoking because it is dangerous too.
Reduce Stress: Recent studies suggest a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and environmental and psychosocial factors. Among these factors are job strain, relationship issues and social isolation. In addition, acute and chronic stress may lead to a domino effect, affecting factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, smoking, physical inactivity and overeating. Try to consciously observe when you are getting stressed and take steps to relax yourself.
DANCE PAD – No, it’s not an intermission but a nifty way of recognizing early heart problems. It stands for Dyspnea (difficulty of breathing), Anxiety, Nausea, Crushing chest pain, Elevated temperature, Paleness, Arrhythmias (irregularities in heart beats) and Diaphoresis (profuse sweating). When it comes to DANCE PAD, don’t dance off the signs: consult an expert immediately.
Remember that in real life, you can’t mend a broken heart. So make sure you care for yours.
