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8 HABITS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEART<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you exercise? That\u2019s great. But if you sit down for most of the rest of your day, that\u2019s a problem. You need to be active all day long. Little bursts count. If you have a desk job, take a short walk every hour to boost your circulation, even if it\u2019s just to your break room and back. Binge-watching your favourite show? Get up and dance, or do push-ups during the commercials.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait to work on keeping your heart healthy. Exercise, eat a healthy diet and know your numbers \u2013 blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. \u00a0The ideal time to do your heart a favour is now.<\/p>\n For most people, moderate drinking (one a day for women, up to two daily for men) is OK. A daily drink may even have some benefits for the heart. But more than that can raise levels of certain fats in the blood and blood pressure, too. That\u2019s especially true if you have several drinks at a time. So stick to your daily limit.<\/p>\n You may think it\u2019s going to be all oat bran, all the time. Surprise! There\u2019s no reason for your food to be bland and boring. A Mediterranean-style diet has delicious foods like olive oil, nuts, fruit, whole grains, fish, lean protein, and red wine. It helps keep your heart healthy, thanks to the \u201cgood\u201d fats, fibre, and nutrients. Plus, you\u2019ll actually want to stick to this diet because it tastes so good!<\/p>\n Pop quiz: What\u2019s your cholesterol level? How about your blood pressure? No clue? That\u2019s risky. They could be too high without you knowing. (You could feel just fine and have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.) So protect yourself. Starting at age 20, get your cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years.<\/p>\n Belly fat is particularly bad for your heart. So get your tape measure and size up the inches around your waist. It’s a red flag if it’s more than 35 inches around for women or 40 inches for men. Need to slim down? Take it step by step. Even losing a small amount of weight is good for your heart.<\/p>\n When you feel low, it\u2019s hard to do things that are good for you, like exercise. If you have felt down for more than a few weeks, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Talk therapy, exercise, and medication (if needed) can improve your mood so you have more energy to take care of yourself.<\/p>\n Someone else\u2019s smoke could hurt your heart and blood vessels. You need to avoid it. If you spend a lot of time with someone who isn\u2019t ready to quit smoking, insist that they at least not smoke around you, whether it\u2019s at home, work, or in your car. \u00a0Your tough love may be the nudge they need to kick the habit, which will be good for both of you.<\/p>\n Courtesy: Webmd.com <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 8 HABITS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEART You Bank on Your Workout Do you exercise? That\u2019s great. But if you sit down for most of the rest of your day, that\u2019s a problem. You need to be active all day long. Little bursts count. If you have a desk job, take a short walk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-204853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-tips"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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