The heart
The heart is the most important organ in the human body, because the heart is the main organ in circulating blood throughout the body. Under normal conditions, the heart pumps blood throughout the body by 300% to 400% more needed by the body, and later blood returns to the heart again as much as 75%
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that the number 1 cause of death in the world is caused by heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular), by 2015 WHO estimates 17.7 million people die of heart disease, representing 31% of all deaths in the world . Of these deaths, an estimated 7.4 million were caused by coronary heart disease and 6.7 million were caused by stroke.
You can do many things to lower your risk of heart disease. Taking action will improve your health. And, maybe, save your life. Immediately do it this way.
Stop smoking
Cigarettes are still considered a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Your risk increases 2-4 times suffering from coronary heart disease compared to non-smokers. In America every year 46,000 people die from heart attacks just because they become passive smokers. 443,000 deaths from direct heart attacks from smoking. So, quitting smoking is one of the important tips for you to reduce this risk. If you smoke, you are more likely to have a heart attack than a nonsmoker, and you are more likely to die if you get a heart attack.
Lower your weight
Obesity with all its consequences is an important risk factor for heart attack. If you are overweight, it can be known from your BMI, or even if your weight is normal but your stomach is bloated, you should reduce it. Lose weight only 5-10 percent of your body weight can now lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar.
You are more likely to have heart disease if you have:
Total cholesterol levels above 200
HDL ("good" cholesterol) below 40LDL ("bad" cholesterol) above 160
Triglycerides above 150
Cholesterol is not the only thing that matters. The doctor will reveal all the things that could potentially be the cause. To help lower cholesterol, eat a diet that is low in calories, low in bad fat, and low in sugar.
Exercise
You do not need to exercise to reduce this risk. You do not need a 2 hour marathon every day, moderate exercise alone can reduce the risk of heart attack 30-50 percent. Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging for 30 minutes that you do at least 5 times a week is enough. Unfortunately, most of us are very difficult to start and keep it. In fact, continuity is important. If you marathon 2 hours, or play tennis only once a week, while you are old enough, can even spur a heart attack.
Manage stress and emotion
Everyone has stress, and normal to get angry if you're upset. However, when stress and emotion culminate, especially if it happens so often, this can be a problem. Regulating your stress and controlling your emotions in a healthy way can reduce your risk of heart attack.
Recognize the symptoms of heart disease well
When you understand the symptoms of a heart attack well, your risk of death from a heart attack also decreases. By knowing the symptoms, of course you will be quick to find help. Getting fast, and precise help greatly determines the outcome of the therapy given.
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