The human heart is easily the most pivotal organ of the human body. This 250-350 grams wonder pumps life into every part of our being. However, when it comes to taking care of our hearts we adopt a cavalier approach. We hardly notice the intricacies of this organ until something in it gets disrupted. But do you ever ask yourself, is this the correct approach?
Shouldn’t we put more effort into taking care of our hearts even when it is in ideal condition? Why do we wait for something unpleasant to happen to it to take action for our hearts? This is a big conundrum that warrants a big discussion. Hence, let’s try to understand the importance of taking care of your heart and steer clear of all the cardiovascular problems.
Commonality of Heart Problems
What is the major cause of death worldwide? No, this question doesn’t require much rumination, it is heart problems. Most people in the world are grappling with heart problems. The reasons for this are numerous. Blame it on the sedentary lifestyle of the people, blame it on the lack of excessive consumption of unhealthy foods by people, blame it on the bad habits of smoking and alcohol, all these cause inevitable strain on our hearts.
In India, especially, heart problems are a big issue, almost 28% of people are affected by heart problems. From small issues like heart palpitations to major issues like heart attacks and cardiac arrests, people’s lives are affected by some kind of heart issues.
Potential Risk Factors
The following are the potential risk factors for heart disease among people:-
- Sedentary Lifestyle- Most people in the world lead a sedentary lifestyle, sitting at a single place for work for hours. This takes a heavy toll on your heart, as it inevitably leads to heart problems.
- Unhealthy Diet- People consume a ton of junk food every day which increases their cholesterol levels and leads to other underlying conditions connected to heart problems.
- Smoking and Drinking Alcohol- Excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking are potentially dangerous for cardiovascular health.
- Lack of Physical Activity- People mostly don’t engage in physical activities due to work, study, or other reasons. This can have an adverse effect on their heart health.
Prevention and Early Action Are the Keys
You must prevent your heart health by adopting the correct prevention techniques. However, if you ever suspect a heart problem despite opting for the prevention techniques, prompt medical intervention is required. Consult a healthcare professional as soon as possible to get yourself treated.
How to Steer Clear of Heart Problems?
To steer clear of heart problems, you need to have a rock-steady approach, the following can be done to safeguard yourself from heart diseases:-
- Consume a highly nutritious diet
- Manage stress through yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises
- Take alcohol in moderation and quit smoking
- Exercise daily as much as your body allows.
What Taking Care of Heart Will Give You?
By preventing heart problems, and taking the right care of your heart, you will enrich your life. You will save money that would be spent on treating heart problems if your heart functions well, and your other body organs will function seamlessly too, making your overall health ideal. Apart from this, you will lead a blissful life devoid of any stress or anxiety.
A Better Life
Prioritizing heart health not only gives you the ideal state of your cardiovascular well-being, but it also provides you with a better life. How so? By not having any heart issues, you can enjoy your life to the fullest without any stress. You will empower others to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle, and you will remain hale and hearty for a long period of time leading a long and healthy life.
Making others aware of heart health is not a one-time thing, you must keep empowering others to opt for a heart-healthy lifestyle. This is the bare minimum we can do for the organ that does so much for our well-being. So, never stop promoting heart health, lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, and encourage others to do the same as well. By bridging the gap between heart health awareness and ignorance, we create a healthy atmosphere for our hearts to thrive forever without any disease entering its periphery.
