(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)
01 Heart diseases claim millions of lives annually worldwide
The heart is one of the most delicate organs of the body and
is associated with the highest risk. Very often we come across terms like heart
attack, cardiac arrest, blockage, cardiac attack and similar terms.
02 We love from the heart, but we neglect it the most!
Heart is the most talked about human body organ. Be it
literature, poetry, a narration or a tale, we do talk about our heart, but when
it comes to taking care of it we either lack proper knowledge or else ignore it
completely.
Heart is the organ that keeps the body running. Without a
healthy heart, it is almost impossible for a human body to function properly.
So if we can love from
the heart, we should love the heart too!
03 Blood pressure
Among the 5 vital numbers which determine heart health, the
first ranker is the blood pressure number. Medically, blood pressure is the
force of the blood against the arteries. A typical blood pressure number
comprises a systolic number and a diastolic number. Depending on the blood
pressure of an individual it can be determined whether the person is having a
high blood pressure or a lower blood pressure. The normal blood pressure is 120/80.
A blood pressure more than the normal range is considered to
be lethal for the heart. It poses a greater risk for the heart as such high
blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and the arteries while pumping the
blood. This may weaken the heart in due course of time.
04 Body mass index
Yes, the weight and body mass index of an individual is
directly related to heart health. This is the reason why health experts always
advise us to keep a check on our weight and not let it cross the threshold.
A body mass index of
more than 25 is considered to be overweight and needs to be brought under
control in order to ensure a normal heart health.
05 Blood sugar level
You wonder how blood sugar level affects your heart? High
blood sugar level damages the blood vessel and the specific nerves which help
in the functioning of the heart.
Due to high blood sugar
level a patient is also likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure
which further elevates the risk for heart.
