WORLD HEART DAY
29th September marks World Heart Day (WHD). It is celebrated to inform people around the world that Cardiovascular (Heart) diseases are one of the leading cause of deaths in the world, according to research claiming about 17.9 million lives each year.
The day is also supposed to promote preventive measures to help people reduce the risk of getting any of these diseases.
Here are some few measures of lowering our risk of heart disease.
Thankfully, there are many things we can do to reduce our chances of getting heart disease:
✔Control your blood pressure.
It is important to get your blood pressure checked regularly – at least once a month for most adults. Take steps, including lifestyle changes, to prevent or control high blood pressure.
✔Keep your cholesterol levels under control.
Lifestyle changes can lower your cholesterol.
✔Stay at a healthy weight.
Being overweight or having obesity can increase your risk for heart disease.
✔Eat a healthy diet.
Trying to limit saturated fats, foods high in sodium, and added sugars and replacing it by eating plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables can lower your risk of heart disease.
✔Get regular exercise.
Exercise has many benefits, including strengthening your heart and improving your circulation. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. All of these can lower your risk of heart disease.
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☑Manage stress and getting enough sleep
Remember to make your health a priority