Small mistakes that lead to heart diseases
As the age increases, problems start developing in the human body which functions smoothly in the young age. Heart related diseases are among the important problems.
Diet habit, sleeping system, work, and activities leading to
mental tension are all reasons to affect the blood circulation and the
functioning of heart.
If we take care of some small matters, the heart will not get
affected.
Some small mistakes done due to carelessness or ignorance may develop to seriously affect the heart. It is advisable to learn about these mistakes and correct.
(please read carefully, take steps to avoid these mistakes and keep your heart healthy!)
Failure
of periodical check-ups
Most of the people carrying heart diseases are not even aware of the symptoms. So, from the age of 20 years, blood cholesterol check-up must be done every 5 years. Blood pressure check up must be taken every 2 years. Body Mass Index (BMI) must be checked during every visit to the doctor. After the age of 45, glucose level in the blood should be checked every 3 years. These will help to keep the heart in good condition.
Forgetting family history
Check whether any of the elder members of the family have
a history of heart diseases. In case they are not alive, find out the reasons
of their death and know the entire medical history. Know more about their
lifestyle also. Even the children have a chance of getting heart disease.
Forgetting proper care & protection of teeth
Dental health and heart health are inter-related. Research has
shown that people with unhealthy teeth, gum problems, etc are likely to develop
heart disease. The bacteria released from the bad gums may be absorbed in the
blood. So, kekeep the teeth and the teeth gaps clean by brushing properly. The
odds of heart disease will get reduced.
Shortage of milk products intake
Recently, a research on post-menstrual women was undertaken:.
The lifestyle of 82,000 women over a period of 8 years was observed. It was
noted that those who failed to take sufficient quantity of milk food, wren
affected with chance getting type 2 diabetes as compared with those who took
sufficient milk products.
It is not wise to reduce intake of milk products under the pretext
of reducing calories or fat.
Non-exposure to sunlight
Most of us do not like standing under the sun. Nobody recommends
it as well. But sunlight is the main source of vitamin ‘D’, a very important
element in g good health. Sufficient quantity of vitamin D will be produced only
with the right quantum of exposure to sunlight. Recent research has established
that those with good vitamin D content face a lower risk of blockage in blood
vessels. Doctors recommend exposure to sunlight for 5 to 30 minutes between 10
AM & 3 PM.
Avoiding beans
Black beans and kidney are rich in protein. They do not contain
harmful fat. They also contain soluble fiber which reduces the cholesterol
level. These are available in oats and barley as well. They can reduce the
cholesterol in blood vessels.
Irregular sleeping habits
Do you keep awake till late in the night? Do you get up very
early in the morning? Do you keep turning & tossing in the bed while trying
to sleep? Do you feel shortage of sleep?
If the answers for these questions is ‘yes’, it means that you
are causing harm to your heart. Good rest and sleep in the night helps reduce
blood pressure and stops irregular heart-beat. This certainly reduces the
chances of heart diseases. So, if you do not sleep soundly well at east for
minimum period of 6 to 8 hours, consult the doctors and have the checks. This
will explain the reasons for sleep shortage.
Failure to walk
If you have the habit of driving a car to cover for even short distances, you harm your heart! So, stop your vehicle at a distance when you visit shops, banks, or personal work and walk to the place. A 10,000’ walk is equivalent to 45 minutes to 1 hour of physical exercise. So, keeping the walking habit is essential!
