According to the American Heart Association, 17.9 million hearts stop beating because of cardiovascular diseases each year. Therefore, heart Month presents an opportune time to raise awareness for heart health.
There are numerous steps we can take and lifestyle changes that we can make to keep our lungs and cardiovascular system functioning optimally.
And most well-known is to avoid or stop smoking if you have already started. Smoking can weaken our heart and lung muscles, fill them with harmful toxins, and make it difficult for proper blood flow.
Evaluate our diet and include antioxidant-rich foods. Antioxidants rich foods include leafy greens, beets, raspberries, and dark chocolate.
It’s also essential in our diet to avoid food sources, like trans-fat, that can clog our arteries and weaken our cardiovascular system. This includes foods like fried food, baked goods, and processed foods.
Physical activity is essential to keep our blood flowing, maintain our lungs reserves, and overall organ function.
You can try yoga, hikes, stretching, swimming, biking, brisk walking, etc., to meet your physical activity goals.
Along with these lifestyle adjustments, we should consider buying an air purifier to keep our environment clear, avoiding exposure to pollutants whenever possible, and other measures to ensure our lungs and cardiovascular system are healthy.
Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today!
