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Your lifestyle choices are a key part of your overall wellness. Maintaining healthy habits will help you feel better, stay out of the doctor’s office and can even play a role in heart disease prevention. In recognition of American Heart Month, Advantage Care Health Centers highlights four basic habits you can pick up that will improve your heart health.
Heart Disease Prevention Starts with Healthy Habits
American Heart Month is a good opportunity to consider what you are doing about your heart health.
Heart disease is not just a concern for older adults. It can happen at any age. By practicing healthy habits throughout your life, you can reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular issues, like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke.
From eating healthy to exercising, there are a few key changes you could make today.
Eating Heart Healthy Foods
The types of foods that you eat affects not only your waistline, but your heart, too.
A diet rich in heart healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, is an easy way to reduce your risk of developing heart problems later in life.
3 Heart Healthy Diet Tips
- Plan your Meals in Advance
- Avoid Added Sugars
- Reduce the use of Sodium
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
One of the best things you can do for your heart is to maintain a healthy weight.
In fact, overweight individuals have a higher risk of developing heart disease. If you are currently overweight, losing as little as 10 percent of your weight will help to risk of developing heart problems.
Living an Active Lifestyle
Being physically active is another great way to stay healthy. Activities like walking for exercise can help you lose weight, lower stress and improve mental wellness.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that every adult gets at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity five days a week.
But before getting started, make sure to consult your doctor or physician.
Getting the Right Amount of Sleep
Your sleeping patterns can also play a role in heart disease prevention.
While you are asleep, your body naturally helps to heal and repair your heart and blood vessels. If you make a habit of getting the recommended amount of sleep, you will reduce your risk of chronic health problems, like heart disease.
February is American Heart Month
American Heart Month was first observed in 1964. Since then, health organizations across the country have put a spotlight on the importance of heart health every year during the month of February.
Advantage Care Health Centers encourages you to help us observe American Heart Month by getting active, eating healthy and sleeping well. If you have any questions or concerns about your health and wellness, request an appointment to see one of our physicians today.
