World Heart Day 2022: Here are few tips for a healthy heart

World Heart Day 2022: World Heart Day is celebrated annually to spread awareness about how people can prevent cardiac issues. Heart attacks or cardiac arrest have been increasing in the recent times with the changing environment and food habits. With the recent death of comedian Raju Srivastava, singer KK and many others it has highlighted the high fatality rate caused due to heart diseases. Around the world, cardiovascular diseases have been one of the major causes of mortality.

According to reports by National Library Medicine, India has one of the highest burdens of cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide. The annual number of deaths from CVD in India is projected to rise from 2.26 million (1990) to 4.77 million (2020). Coronary heart disease prevalence rates in India have been estimated over the past several decades and have ranged from 1.6% to 7.4% in rural populations and from 1% to 13.2% in urban populations.

Keeping the risks and rates in mind, health experts emphasizes on the need to aware people on various tips for a healthy heart and a great life.

Here are few tips for a healthy heart:

Physical Exercise: Regular physical activities will keep a person healthy, activities like walking, cycling, gyming, swimming etc will definitely keep a person healthy.
Balance Diet: Consuming the right amount of food with right proportion is the main key in maintaining a healthy and long life. Include fiber rich food in your daily intake.
Listen to music: Whatever music genre you prefer, but dancing makes for a great heart-healthy workout.
Laugh your heart out: Sending LOLs in emails or social media will not suffice for a healthy heart, instead watch comedy movies or share jokes with your friends for some good amount of laughter.
Yoga: Yoga since ages has been considered the best way to improve your balance, flexibility and strength. It can help you relax and relieve stress.
Raise a glass: According to research, moderate consumption of alcohol can help raise your levels of HDL, or good cholesterol. It can also help prevent blood clot formation and artery damage. According to research, red wine in particular may offer benefits for your heart. That doesn’t mean you should guzzle it at every meal. The key is to only drink alcohol in moderation.
Keep a track records on your health: Keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides in check is important for good heart health. Learn the optimal levels for your sex and age group. Take steps to reach and maintain those levels. And remember to schedule regular check-ups with your doctor.
Dark Chocolates is magical: According to studies, dark chocolate not only tastes delicious, it also contains heart-healthy flavonoids. These compounds help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease.
Do your household chores: Mopping or cleaning your house keeps you moving which will help in maintaining a healthy heart.
Go Nuts: Almonds, nuts, walnuts have powerful punch of heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Including them in your diet can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Remember to keep the serving size small.
Make yourself a nice cup to tea: According to research, having two-three cups pf green or black tea may help in improving your heart.
Brush your teeth regularly: Good oral hygiene does more than keep your teeth white and glistening. According to studies by Cleveland Clinic, suggests that the bacteria that cause gum disease can also raise your risk of heart disease. While the research findings have been mixed, there’s no downside to taking good care of your teeth and gums.
Stay happy and positive: Issues like chronic stress, anxiety and anger can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke. Staying happy and positive will help you live a healthy and happy life.