Maintaining Heart Health from an Early Age

Maintaining heart health from an early age is an important step to preventing heart disease in the future. In general, heart health refers to the physical, functional and structural condition of the heart, which includes muscle organs that play an important role in blood circulation in the body. The main function of the heart is to pump blood containing oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body and return blood containing carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be oxidized again. Prevention of heart disease can start by living a healthy lifestyle from an early age. The following are several healthy lifestyle patterns that can be implemented to maintain heart health conditions that can be started from an early age: 1.    Healthy Diet: A healthy diet can be started by consuming balanced nutritious foods rich in fiber such as vegetables, cereals and whole grains. Don't forget to limit your intake of added sugar, salt and excessive saturated fat. Choose healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are found in olive oil, avocados and fatty fish. 2.    Regular Physical Activity •    Get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity each week. •    Engage in activities you enjoy, such as walking, swimming, cycling or yoga. •    Reduce excessive sitting time.

3.    Stop smoking:

•    If you smoke, stop smoking immediately. Smoking is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. 4.    Limit Alcohol Consumption: •    Consume moderate amounts of alcohol, or better yet, avoid alcohol completely. 5.    Manage Stress: •    Find ways to manage daily stress, such as meditation, yoga, or an enjoyable hobby. •    Chronic stress can increase the risk of heart disease. 6.    Regular Health Check-ups: •    Schedule regular health check-ups with your doctor to monitor risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. •    Follow your doctor's advice regarding care and treatment if you have a health condition related to heart disease. 7.    Take Care of Your Mental Health: •    Good mental health also contributes to heart health. If you are experiencing mental problems, such as depression or anxiety, seek appropriate help and support. 8.    Drink Enough Water: •    Make sure you are adequately hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. Water helps keep your heart healthy. Good heart health is an important goal in maintaining general well-being and preventing heart disease, which can be fatal. To maintain heart health, it is important to monitor risk factors, always live a healthy lifestyle and have regular health check-ups with a doctor to identify heart problems early and take appropriate preventive measures. Apart from that, it is also important to understand and be aware of personal risk factors. Consult with a doctor to design a health plan that suits Hermina's friend's complaints.