The heart beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime, pushing millions of gallons of blood to every part of the body….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
This steady flow carries with it oxygen, fuel, hormones, other compounds, and a host of essential cells. It also whisks away the waste products of metabolism. When the heart stops, essential functions fail, some almost instantly.
· Keep weight under control.
· Watch your cholesterol, which damages arteries
· Avoid high blood sugar and high blood pressure.
They both lead to heart attacks or strokes.
· Chest pain
· Chest tightness
· Chest pressure & discomfort
· Shortness of breath
· Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly area,
or back.
· Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in the
legs or arms.
Seven Heart Benefits of Exercise
— John Hopkins Medicine
1. Exercise lowers blood pressure.
2. Exercise is key to weight control.
3. Exercise helps strengthen muscles.
4. Exercise can help you quit smoking.
5. Exercise can stop or slow the development of diabetes.
6. Exercise lowers stress.
7. Exercise reduces inflammation.
The key to maintaining a healthy heart starts with you
. Bookmark the checklists above to refer to and make heart health a priority in your life….CONTINUE READING
