Improve Heart Health: Lifestyle Changes To Implement
- By GHBY Team
- 09 Jan 2023
- Verified by Dr. Sintayehu Abebe
Key highlights or summary
- Cigarette smoking, a low-fruit and vegetable diet, lack of physical activity, and psychological stress contribute to the global prevalence of heart disease.
- Well-established cardiac rehabilitation (CR) strategies, such as drug and lifestyle-related interventions, have been proved to reduce the risk of cardiac diseases.
- Certain lifestyle modifications can help avoid heart disease.
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Frequently asked questions
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Incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins into your diet. Reduce intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and added sugars.
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week, along with muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.
Yes, practices like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and yoga can help reduce stress, which in turn can lower blood pressure and improve overall heart health.
Quitting smoking significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. Within a year of quitting, the risk of heart attack drops sharply, and within five years, the risk of stroke can be similar to that of a non-smoker.
Absolutely. Regular monitoring helps detect any issues early, allowing for timely intervention and management to prevent heart disease.
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