World Heart Day
Every year on September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day, a global initiative by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and how we can prevent it. Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body, and taking steps to maintain its health is vital for your overall well-being.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that most heart-related issues are preventable with simple lifestyle changes. In this article, we’ll explore some easy and effective ways to keep your heart in tip-top shape.
1. Eat Heart-Healthy Foods
Focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins. Limit processed foods, salt, and sugar to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol in check.
2. Exercise Regularly
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, like brisk walking or swimming, to improve your heart’s strength.
3. Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water and skip sugary drinks. Staying hydrated helps your heart pump efficiently.
4. Manage Stress
Try meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to keep stress - and your blood pressure - in check.
5. Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol
Smoking and heavy drinking damage your heart. Try to quit smoking and stick to moderate alcohol intake (one drink per day for women, two for men).
6. Know Your Numbers
Regularly check your blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI. Staying informed helps prevent heart issues before they become serious.
7. Check Your Cholesterol with Newfoundland Diagnostics
High cholesterol is a major risk for heart disease. Newfoundland’s Cholesterol Test checks your total cholesterol and is a quick, easy and accurate at-home test which provides results in just 2 minutes.
Start protecting your heart today!
