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10 Commandments for a Healthy Heart
The 10 Commandments for a Healthy Heart are :
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Maintain Positive attitude with balanced approach to life and avoid negative mental stress and strain.
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Take healthy balanced food intake of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and avoid saturated fats and Trans fatty acids.
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Do Regular aerobic exercises of 30 minutes everyday.
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Maintain optimal body weight (body mass index – BMI – below 25) and especially avoid abdominal obesity.
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Avoid excess salt intake to maintain normal blood pressure.
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Say NO to tobacco in any form including passive smoking.
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Say NO to alcohol.
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Include physical activity in your working schedule – cycle to work if possible, take the stairs, and go for a walk during lunch breaks.
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Promote workplace wellness by incorporating relaxation techniques like stretching and meditation.
- Know your numbers – visit healthcare professionals to know your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels – help all below 100 (mean Bp < 100mmHg, LDL cholesterol < 100 mg, fasting food glucose < 100 mg)