Complete Health Care Guide

Concluding remarks

Tests to evaluate the heart’s activity should be performed regularly, usually once a year in people over 65 or obese, although it is desirable that this practice started at younger ages (even from adolescence) when there is background Family of heart disease, if it has detected a condition that impacts the health of the circulatory system (hypertension, diabetes, high blood fat levels or valve problems), or if the patient felt chest pain after physical activity, like climbing stairs.

Finally, it is to remember that everyone can perform simple tasks that help maintain the health of this important organ, under medical supervision:

- Avoid being overweight. It is known that people who maintain ideal body weight better control cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as reducing the risk of diabetes. – Exercise. Running, dancing, cycling or playing team sports strengthen the heart, increase the working capacity of the circulatory system and regulate the levels of fat, glucose and blood pressure. It is estimated that for an adult, you only have to walk 45 minutes a day.
- Improve your diet. We suggest that only 30% or less of total food consumed is of animal origin, giving preference to fat-free meat, fish or poultry, increasing the amount of cereals, fruits and vegetables.
- Eradicate snuff. The substances contained in cigarettes negatively impact the health of the heart and bloodstream, so it is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol.
- Manage stress. Studies show that heart attacks are more common in people who are poor management of stress, making it convenient to learn relaxation techniques, adequate sleep and leisure activities that help in managing anxiety.

Finally, remember that heart disease represent a risk only when they receive timely medical attention, and we thus come to a cardiologist for clarification on this issue, and why not?, To undergo a test that designed to show your heart health.

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