A healthy heart shows you’re living a healthy life. After all, your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood through your body, fueling the function of every cell. It also helps your brain remain alert, supplies your immune system with nutrients and keeps your muscles going. Yet, as we get older, many don’t put enough effort into maintaining their heart’s health.
At Diamond Physicians, we’re committed to helping you achieve and maintain peak heart health. We offer concierge medical care, which means we provide you with intimate, personalized care. We uncover what your underlying health needs and address them accordingly. This makes heart health an attainable goal for most of our patients.
As you get older, it’s important to focus on the heart’s overall functionality. Your heartbeat’s rhythm, the condition of your heart’s muscles and arteries are all key factors we need to focus on. Diamond Physicians is committed to helping you with their upkeep. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Eat Colorful Fruits and Veggies
Fruits and vegetables offer a number of benefits to your heart. They are a rich source of nutrients that your heart needs to function well. They are also low in calories and high in fiber. Many are a rich source of antioxidants, too.
Get Your Heart Pumping with Exercise
It’s not always necessary to engage in intense exercise. However, it’s essential to get in a few minutes of exercise each day. Try to get out to do some walking or go for a swim.
Pay Attention to Nutritional Labels
Eating healthy foods isn’t possible if you’re not reading labels. Look at the macronutrients (carbs, protein & fats) on labels to get an idea of how much you are getting each day.
Minimize Stress
Choose activities that bring you happiness. You may minimize stress with activities such as fishing, painting, or birdwatching, for example. Mediation is an excellent way to do this, too.
Stop Smoking & Reduce Alcohol Intake
Having a drink once in a while isn’t that bad. However, if it’s more regular than that, it’s best to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink as it taxes the liver and kidneys. Smoking is damaging to your lungs and will have huge ramifications on your heart health.
Remove Refined Carbs from Your Diet
Food that comes from boxes tends to have a lot of refined carbohydrates in them. These turn to sugar and make it hard for you to maintain a healthy weight.
Ready to Improve Your Health?
Come in to speak to one of our physicians to learn more about heart health. Our checkups and care identify what you need to do to get your heart in optimal shape. Contact us today to learn more about how Diamond Physicians can support your heart health.