Prevent heart disease with  simple daily habits, from daily exercise to healthy eating 

 Your heart is the motor that powers your body, pumping life-giving blood and oxygen to each organ and tissue. Incorporate these healthy habits into your daily life to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. 

  output of exercise: Activities like brisk walking, jogging, swimming and cycling can  strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation and lower  blood pressure

 Your heart works tirelessly to pump blood and oxygen to every part of your body. It powers your circulatory system, and keeping it healthy is essential to a long and fulfilling life. If you find yourself short of breath after climbing just a few stairs, feeling like your chest is tightening, or feeling unexplained fatigue  throughout the day, these could be signs that your heart isn't working properly. Other symptoms may include frequent dizziness, swelling in the legs and ankles, and a racing heart even when  at rest. These warning signs often go unnoticed and are attributed to stress and lack of sleep, but they could be indicative of a serious heart problem. 

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), several factors can contribute to poor heart health. Lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet high in trans fats and sugar, chronic stress, and smoking are  the main culprits. When  these habits are combined with excessive alcohol consumption and lack of sleep, the risk of  cardiovascular disease increases dramatically. Small, consistent changes to your daily life can significantly reduce these risks, says Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, MD, DM FACC, Interventional Structural Cardiologist. He adds, "Keeping your heart healthy is important to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and live a quality life. However, you may be unknowingly putting your heart health at risk through your daily habits and lifestyle. To protect this vital organ, it's important to adopt habits that support heart health. 

Dr. Rao lists some healthy lifestyle habits that can help reduce your risk of  heart disease: 

Exercise regularly: At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week is important. Activities like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, and cycling strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, and help lower blood pressure. For example, taking a 30-minute walk after dinner can do wonders for your heart.

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