We all know the basics: quit smoking, exercise regularly, manage stress, and eat a balanced diet. But what if I told you there are some lesser-known yet highly effective ways to care for your healthy heart?
Recent research has uncovered several surprising strategies that can have a significant impact on heart health.
Let’s dive into these heart-boosting habits and discover how easy it can be to give your healthy heart the love it deserves.
1. Get a pet. Research shows us that caring for and spending time with a pet can reduce stress, make you more active and improve your overall quality of life, which helps reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular conditions.
2. Reduce your dependence on technology. In today’s world we are overly dependent on technology, such as cell phones, tablets and computers. And most of the time we spend using them contributes to increased stress hormones and higher blood pressure. Also, sitting for long hours in front of the computer or TV contributes to coronary heart disease.
3. Expose yourself to sunlight. Vitamin D, which you get when you sunbathe, has been shown to be an important preventive vitamin for heart-related diseases.
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4. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep is associated with calcium buildup in the arteries, additional stress and poor lifestyle preferences, all of which can put your cardiovascular health at risk.
5. Laugh out loud. Some say that “laughter is the best medicine” but, when it comes to the heart, laughter has been shown to actually help prevent cardiovascular disease. Laughing a lot and often stimulates blood flow and prevents hardening of the arteries.
6. Avoid trans fats and sugar (especially high fructose corn syrup). It promotes diabetes, which takes its toll on your heart.
7. Eat Heart-Healthy Nutrients. One of the best ways to keep your healthy heart in optimal condition is by supporting it with the right nutrients. This includes antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, heart-friendly omega-3s, and powerful amino acids like L-arginine. These nutrients promote healthy circulation, reduce inflammation, and protect your cardiovascular system.
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References
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2009/February/feature1.htm
http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/30-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-heart-disease-and-stroke/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/magazine/happiness-stress-heart-disease/ http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nutrition_insights_uploads/Insight44.pdf