Health: Measures to take care of the heart

The heart is the engine of every person, so its care is vital. According to the Pan American Health Organization, two million deaths occur each year in the Americas region from heart-related causes.

While, in case Panama, In 2022 alone, almost 6 thousand deaths from cardiovascular diseases were recorded.

Are they diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels, encompass a diverse spectrum of pathologies, including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease, among others.

One of the main causes of cardiovascular diseases is high blood pressure.

But which measures help maintain a healthy heart?

dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Medical Director of General Practice for Central America at Sanofi, offers some advice:

– Reduce stress: have enough hours sleep and rest, Added to the practice of relaxation techniques, they are ideal for maintaining a healthy mind and body.

– Physical activity: one of the ways most effective for maintaining the heart strong and healthy is a regular exercise practice, this can be from walking to more strenuous activities.

It is recommended to do some physical activity at least three times a week.

– Healthy diet: intake fresh food Since fruits and vegetables greatly contribute to physical health; It is also important to cook food well, and maintain a constant consumption of water, and all this in order to maintain a balanced diet, in this way it is possible to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

– Maintain a healthy weight: obesity and overweight They are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, so maintaining an appropriate body weight is crucial.

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