Heart Healthy
Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the number one killer today. Men and women
are both likely to become victims. Men typically suffer more
heart attacks, but women's can be deadlier, so it is
important for both genders to monitor their heart health by
making a number of simple lifestyle adjustments.
1. Eat smart. The American Heart Association and other
health organizations, as well, publish guidelines for
sensible diets that promote heart health. Get a copy at
their website or ask your doctor to recommend a diet for
you. Typically, you should try to limit your consumption of
red meat to perhaps a few ounces once or twice a week. Cook
chicken and fish in casserole dishes instead, and experiment
with vegetable recipes to try new and exciting variations.
Don't forget the raw veggies with low-fat dip and fresh
fruits for desserts or snacks.
2. Watch your fluid intake. Most of us don't drink enough
water each day. Unless you have special medical
restrictions, aim to have eight glasses (eight ounces each)
of water daily. In addition, you can drink other beverages,
but avoid sugary, nutrition-less products like pop or
sweetened fruit juice. One or two cups of tea or coffee are
probably all right, but keep in mind that caffeine can
dehydrate you and make you jittery, so limit your intake.
3. Get daily exercise. Your doctor can recommend a hobby,
routine, or workout that will benefit your physique and
health. Walking at a moderate pace for 30 to 60 minutes
daily is a great way to incorporate aerobic activity in your
lifestyle, tone muscles, and enhance your metabolism. Your
circulation will thank you, too, as it becomes more
efficient at pumping blood through your body and breaking up
plaque buildup in your arteries, thus allowing your heart to
pump more easily. Just be sure to wear appropriate footwear
and clothing, and don't overdo it. Let your doctor know if
you experience shortness of breath or painful limbs.
4. Learn to manage stress. Everyone experiences stressful
events throughout their day. From getting up late to missing
the train or having an argument with a family member, stress
is all around us. We just have to learn to keep conflict and
disappointments in check by reminding ourselves of the
blessings and joys that surround us, often unnoticed. You
may want to keep a journal to write about negative feelings
instead of keeping them bottled up inside, where they may
eventually explode.
In addition, cultivate a good support group of friends,
family members, and social contacts. Get out and have fun.
Meet new people and discover new ideas. Life will become
more enjoyable, and your heart will benefit from your upbeat
attitude. Consider volunteering in your community to make a
difference in the lives of others. As you make new
connections and continue to nurture old ones, you will feel
healthier and benefit from a positive lifestyle.
Get valuable information for your heart at The Heart
Directory at http://www.heartdir.com
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