Cardiovascular Health
related cardiovascular disease is the heart and blood vessels (veins, arteries and capillaries) throughout the body. Over the years, the veins and arteries can become clogged due to accumulation of cells and cholesterol. When the veins of the heart do not supply enough blood to the heart due to an obstruction, causes a heart attack. The lack of blood supply to the brain due to a clot can cause a stroke.
It is advisable to maintain a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, cereals, fish, legumes, and olive oil.
Our doctor may refer you to a nutritionist to get to know which foods are most beneficial for our cardiovascular health. Since the control of obesity and overweight is vital for heart health.
Tips to improve our cardiovascular health
* We must keep under surveillance, our blood pressure and our cholesterol levels. It is important to know our normal levels and a frequent check where we are.
* Ask our doctor about the ideal levels, and report any symptoms that may indicate or read that we are suffering high blood pressure. It is recommended revisions start after 45 years of age.
* Start an exercise routine to meet regularly, we are advised to leave inactivity and initiate an active lifestyle also help us in touch with nature. Exercise helps blood circulation, the conditioning of the heart and raise our levels of oxygenation.
* Let’s stop smoking, smokers have a threefold increased risk of suffering a cardiovascular event than a nonsmoker. Smoking decreases the available oxygen in the blood causing more strain on your heart to work. Cigarette Nicotine increases heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
* In women there are three stages that should be given special care and attention to cardiovascular health. One is when you are on birth control, the second is during pregnancy, and finally during menopause.
* Control your blood sugar, since diabetes is one of the most important risk factors that must be prevented. A large number of diabetic patients is morbidity due to cardiovascular disease.