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Contrary to popular belief, heart disease isn’t just associated with physical activities, but also your thoughts and emotions also hugely affect the health of your ticker. They can hasten the onset of heart disease. It is true that poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption in excess increases your risk for heart disease by elevating your blood pressure, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and blood sugar (major risk factors), but negative behaviors and thoughts equally heightens the risk. Having a positive outlook in life can protect against heart disease- backed by evidence. By being positive and having purpose in life and actively practicing gratitude, you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by as much as 30 percent. A positive mindset and an attitude of gratitude can just be as beneficial for people who already have cardiovascular disease, which is significant, as they are at an increased risk of having strokes and heart attacks. Impact of negative th...

Substantial evidence demonstrates that insomnia- an issue with initiating and maintaining sleep, or experiencing sleep of poor quality, negatively impacts the health of your heart. According to researchers, insomnia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The fact that 30 percent of the US population exhibit some signs of insomnia is quite unfortunate. Also, 44 percent of individuals who have issues related to their ticker report frequent insomnia, making it a very common heart failure (HF) symptom. Sleep is indispensable for the body to recuperate. A good night’s sleep of high-quality for at least 7-9 hours sets the tone for the rest of the day. Any type of sleep disorder, such as insomnia, can take its toll on your cardiovascular health. According to a new study, individuals with a family history of insomnia are at a higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. Insomnia symptoms to watch out for: 1.    ...

Ask any doctor, and they will tell you that it’s always wise to take measures to stop a disease before it starts than treating it after it has occurred. This also applies for heart disease- the leading killer of people worldwide. To nip the problem in the bud or to prevent heart disease from developing, it’s important to know your risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, smoking, obesity, family history, age) and work towards correcting the ones you can. While things like age and family history can't be altered, there are many lifestyle measures you can adopt to keep your heart strong, including eating right, exercising regularly, stopping smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, improving sleep, reducing stress, and keeping your weight in a healthy range. Role of diet in keeping heart disease at bay: Eating a healthy diet comprising whole grains, healthy fats, lean proteins and vegetables, omega-3s, while limiting intake of salt, sugar and saturated...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm occurring in 20-60 percent of patients post cardiac surgery, putting them at an increased risk for blood clots, stroke and congestive heart failure (CHF). The reason behind this heartbeat irregularity can be attributed to an electrical problem in the upper chambers of the ticker (atria). It’s fairly common to have AF or irregular heart rate after an open heart surgery in which the chest of the patient is opened to carry out the surgery with the most common types of open heart surgeries being 1.       Coronary bypass surgery, also called CABG 2.       Aortic valve replacement 3.       Mitral valve repair AF, without a doubt, is a common complication after heart surgery, backed by the American Heart Association. Risk Factors: Some risk factors that put an individual at a risk of AF post cardiac surgery include 1.   ...

  Diagnosis of any disease or illness is disheartening, let alone heart disease- a major chronic illness in the United States. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women across the globe. Major risk factors associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high (LDL “bad”) cholesterol, smoking, being overweight, can be controlled through behavior and lifestyle choices. A diagnosis of heart disease can be a life-changing event, individuals through treatment may find it difficult to accomplish the most basic things of smiling, laughing, and feeling joy, since for many folks, depression tags along with heart disease. Minds of individuals with the disease are always focused on either the next medication they need to take or the next doctor’s appointment, happiness simply flies out of the window. Here’s outlining some ways to have a positive outlook towards life even during heart disease treatment: Meditation - Meditating can help you immensely, which you ca...

  The most important step toward keeping your heart in good shape for the longest possible time is by first becoming aware of your personal risk for heart disease. It’s not hidden from anyone that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and across the globe. There are many things that can put you at an increased risk for the same including age, gender, family history that you can’t do much about, then there are the risk factors you can modify including blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking and stress. It is important to become aware of your numbers including blood pressure, (LDL “bad”) cholesterol and blood sugar levels. If these numbers are on the higher range, it means you are at an increased risk for developing heart disease. The good thing is you can keep a check on these risk factors by adopting positive lifestyle measures such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Following healthy lifestyle measures...

An important aspect of lowering your risk of heart disease that both men and women are equally at a risk of is managing your lifestyle and risk factors, such as physical activity, quality of diet, smoking, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood cholesterol or blood glucose. High blood pressure and high (LDL “bad”) cholesterol are the major heart disease risk factors. Unfortunately, every American has at least more than one risk factor, and the best way to know about your risk factors that put you at an increased risk for developing heart disease is by taking screening tests or requesting screening tests during regular visits to your doctor. A screening test allows you to start changing your health in a positive way. You are able to modify the risk factors (the controllable ones like high blood pressure and high cholesterol) to cut down on your heart disease risk. Doctors recommend starting to take cardiovascular screening tests from age 20, which should be followed up frequentl...