The heart is one of essential body organs that directly influence our living. With the increased cases of heart diseases, I deem it important that we take the time to consider how to keep the heart healthy. The basic and most primary practices to ensure a healthy heart are a good diet and doing exercises

2. The heart is one of essential body organs that
directly influence our living. With the increased
cases of heart diseases, I deem it important
that we take the time to consider how to keep
the heart healthy.The basic and most primary
practices to ensure a healthy heart are a good
diet and doing exercises. However, that is not
enough to protect your heart from the ever
emerging diseases. As such, this article gives
factors for you to consider for a healthy heart.

4. Consume Nutritious
Foods

5. The type of food you consume directly or
indirectly affects your heart. Eating a balanced
and varied diet can help prevent some of the
major causes of heart irregularities such as
massive weight gain, maintain cholesterol levels
and check blood pressure.it is advisable to intake
less salt to reduce the risk of blood pressure.
Cutting the consumption of alcohol and drinking
plenty of water is healthy for your heart.You
should not consume the high kilo-joule drinks that
have little to no nutritional value.

7. A lot of stress is put on the type of fat you
consume.This directly affects the
functionality of your heart.There are two
types of fats.The healthy fats that are highly
advisable and the trans fats.The trans fats are
known to increase the probability of
experiencing a stroke and causing heart
disease.The trans fat clogs the major arteries
and veins leaving the heart thereby hindering
the pumping of blood. Cutting their
consumption will improve blood flow through
your body.

9. Have adequate sleep

10. Getting enough sleep of more than 7 hours per
day is essential for maintaining a healthy
heart. Inadequate and interrupted sleep
increases the risk of developing cardiovascular
diseases at various ages according to a study.

11. In the study, researchers found out that enough
sleep is good for the flow of blood after a long day of
activities. Get enough sleep to improve the health of
your heart. In cases of prolonged insomnias, consult
a therapist.

12. Observe Dental Hygiene

13. Dental health is a reflection of your overall
health including the health of your heart.
What is the connection between dental health
and the health of your heart?The bacteria
that causes gum diseases has been found to
be a leading contributor to heart diseases.
According to studies on the same issue, the
bacteria is responsible for the increased level
of the C-reactive protein

14. This protein increases inflammation in the blood
vessels increasing the risk of blood pressure and
stroke. Ensure you brush and floss daily.

16. Avoid Exposure to Smoke

17. In a study conducted by the American Heart
Association, exposure to smoke increases the
risk of heart attacks and other heart-related
diseases. For smokers, the smoke is said to
narrow the diameter of blood vessels causing
increased in the pressure of blood and hence
high blood pressure.The risk is even higher for
non-smokers with higher levels of cholesterol
in their blood.To be safe from this cause of
heart diseases, avoid smokes both at work and
at home as much as possible