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Aug 23, 2021
Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death across the world. Fortunately, there are many methods, tips and steps to lower the risk of heart disease. By following a few practices regularly and fervently, you reduce your chances of suffering from a heart disease. Here are a few lifestyle changes that you can make:
Ways to Lower the Risk of Heart Disease
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Be physically active: An excellent tip to lower the risk of heart disease is to stay physically active. Good fitness level helps you keep cardiovascular diseases at bay. Light to moderate forms of exercises can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level.Include walking, yoga, swimming or jogging a part of your daily routine. Taking stairs instead of elevators and walking to the neighbourhood grocery store instead of driving are some small changes that you can make.
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Aim for a healthy diet: Fried food is definitely not good for your heart health. High in calories, fat, salt, and refined carbs, fried and greasy food when eaten regularly not only leads to weight gain but also increases blood pressure and bad cholesterol. For good heart health, eat a diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and other nutrients. Choose a diet that includes fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low–fat dairy products.
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Quit smoking :A critical step to lower the risk of heart disease is to quit smoking. Smoking cigarettes is one of the major causes of heart disease. Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by narrowing the arteries and thus increasing the risk of cardiac arrests. If you are finding it difficult to quit smoking, take professional help. It may seem tough at the beginning but it’s easier than recovering from a heart attack or a stroke.
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Limit your alcohol consumption:Another way to lower the risk of heart disease is to limit the consumption of alcohol. Drinking alcohol regularly increases your risk of developing heart disease. Alcohol when consumed regularly and in large quantities can increase bad cholesterol and triglycerides, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Also, excessive drinking can weaken the heart muscle, which means the heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as needed by the body.
So consider the above tips to lower the risk of heart disease and ensure you follow a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart health and plan for your financial future You can’t know what’s around the corner for your health, but you can plan for the future and secure yourself financially by investing in health insurance and critical health insurance plans.
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