Keep Your Heart Pumping!
Love Your Heart: Keep It Pumping
What would happen if your heart suddenly stops beating? Now, that’s not a happy thought but… since it is Heart Health Month we want to give you some tips to keep your heart healthy and live a very long, healthy and happy life. Let’s fight heart disease together! This Heart Health Month is dedicated to fighting the silent killer. Here are some ways: 1 – Say no to that second scoop of ice cream. Creamy, sweet and delectable, ice cream is indeed a lovely dessert to indulge in. But its high-fat content combined with other sugars can cause high blood pressure, leaving your heart working overtime to keep your blood flowing smoothly. Try cutting off sugary foods and processed carbohydrates to keep your cardiovascular system in shape. 2 – Move your body! Exercise is not just a good way to shed excess fats and stay in shape. It also keeps villains (aka, fat cells) at bay. When you work out, your body can burn these fat cells to give your heart extra energy. 3 – Oxygenate yourself. Staying hydrated will make your heart work less. Water is not just a liquid that quenches thirst, and it also relieves strain on the cardiovascular system. 4 – Avoid stress. Stress can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and other deadly diseases. 5 – Take good care of yourself. Don’t take anything for granted. Pay close attention to your health and do regular checks on your heart’s condition. Heart Health Month aims to raise public awareness about the importance of keeping their hearts alive and kicking! Let’s keep it pumping, fellas!
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New Year, New You: Doable Healthy Tips to Achieve Your Best Version
If there’s one thing that the global pandemic taught us, it’s never to take our well-being for granted. With 2022 being a year of unprecedented change and challenge, it’s time to start 2023 on the right foot! Why not make one simple change this New Year that could benefit your health? It doesn’t have to be anything drastic like giving up all your cravings (ahem, sugar) or running a marathon – small changes can go a long way! Say no to the late-night snacks. Instead of reaching for chips and dip, why not opt for something healthier like carrots and hummus? If you’re really craving something sweet, add a little bit of dark chocolate to your snack – it’s packed full of antioxidants! Forget the snooze button. Admit it or not, we all hit the snooze button at least once (or twice) in the morning. Instead of getting an extra few minutes of sleep, try to get up at your designated time and use those extra minutes for physical activity. It doesn’t have to be a workout – simply walking outside can help you feel refreshed and energized! Take it slow with sugary drinks. Oh, the temptation. Do you really need that extra frappuccino? Instead of giving in to temptation, try to replace sugary drinks with water or unsweetened tea. If you still need something extra, why not make your own fruit smoothie? With all the fresh fruits available in the market, it’s easy to make something healthy and delicious! Always take a break from prolonged sitting/standing. One of the biggest challenges of our modern lifestyle is that most of us are stuck in front of a computer all day. Meetings and Deadlines and Paperwork and even Endless emails. It’s no wonder our bodies can feel strained from all the sitting and standing! Too much of anything can be bad for us, and that includes being inactive. Remember to take regular breaks throughout the day to move your body – even a simple stretching or brisk walk around the block can help! Water therapy always helps! Stop buying those expensive energy drinks and get yourself a good old-fashioned glass of water. Not only is it healthier, but it can also help to flush out toxins and promote better circulation throughout the body. You don’t need to gulp down pints of water all day – try drinking one glass eight times a day for starters and gradually increase the amount as you go! Don’t forget to indulge. If you’re trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, it doesn’t mean that you have to swear off unhealthy treats completely – sometimes it’s OK to indulge! Just make sure that your indulgences are part of your overall healthy food plan, and don’t go overboard with them. Life was pretty tough last year, so why not shake off the negativity and smile by following some of these easy New Year, New You tips? It might help you make your biggest resolution a reality!