What do you do to care for your heart?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
Canada
January 31, 2018 10:15am CST
"About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year."
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women."
These two quotations come from the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Some say that heart problems are totally preventable through eating a healthy diet, by staying active and by managing stress.
Do you believe that?
What are you doing to try to avoid heart problems?
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Proverbs 4:23 (Complete Jewish Bible) 23 Above everything else, guard your heart; for it is the source of life’s consequences.
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Tips that I have found helpful:
* I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and avoid junk food
* I try to get about 30 minutes of some form of exercise each day
* I try to keep a positive attitude each day
* I try to have love in my heart for God, family, all people
* I try to manage my stress level
* I have to work at getting to bed before midnight and so I better go to bed
Learn about how race, ethnicity, age, and other risk factors can contribute to heart disease risk. CDC is the top health protection agency in the U.S.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
@LadyDuck Yes, it can be quite a challenge but since stress can be a killer, we have to keep our stress levels in check.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
31 Jan 18
Some recommend to eat two garlic pods on empty stomach
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
I have never heard of that one but I like garlic and put some in my salad.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
@prashu228 I'h glad that it works for you.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
Yes, there are a number of factors to keep our heart healthy, I have listed the main ones in the post. The more we do, the healthier it stays. If we neglect one, we may be in trouble. Live long and prosper!
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@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
1 Feb 18
@1hopefulman And you too my dear. Too bad nobody gets to live as long as methuselah anymore.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
@mydanods So true! We are very far from 969 years. Most of us never make it to 100.
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
31 Jan 18
My husband and I try to eat healthy, by eating a wide variety of foods. We try to stay active. He does a lot of walking and lifting with his job. I try to exercise at home by walking and lifting a few weights we own.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
31 Jan 18
Good diet and daily exercise are good for us! Also we have to be careful with stress. What else do you think we should do?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
@LeaPea2417 Yes, too much stress is difficult for the heart.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
1 Feb 18
@1hopefulman That is true, being careful not to have too much stress.
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@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
31 Jan 18
For one thing, I eat a LOT of hot chile peppers in conjunction with garlic. This combination acts to clean out the entire circulatory system. I also WALK a lot every single day. I also try not to withhold love. Withholding love is one of the most dangerous things one can do for the health of our heart. Oh, and I also never use salt.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
31 Jan 18
What chilli peppers do you eat , is it with garlic or separate..
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@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
1 Feb 18
@prashu228 I'll eat most any kind of chile pepper. My favorite is New Mexico green chile. But I also eat jalapenos regularly as well as sorano peppers. I don't eat Habaneros very much because they are all hotness with very little flavor. Green chile has the most flavor and can also be delightfully hot. I always try to combine hot chile peppers with garlic together because that has the most benefit for heart health.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
31 Jan 18
I more or less do the same kind of thing.
I don´t have any stairs but I do a lot of running around to compensate.
Relaxing after nine o´clock at night is a must also and winding down so there is no going to sleep stressed out not usually anyway.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
That's the idea! Find things that are helpful and try to do something good for the heart each day.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 That's true! It was so cold today. I went out early and got back where I was too tired to exercise before supper but will try to do it after supper, even if it is only for 30 minutes.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
2 Feb 18
@1hopefulman
Its what I try to keep to most of the time and there are days that you cannot keep to the same thing as you have to go out and go up to town also and fix things up like papers and stuff.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
4 Feb 18
@DianneN Yes, sometimes we are our own worst enemy as they say. We are human! 
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
Eating healthy and exercise are excellent things to do. While dealing with stress is challenging, I find that when I feel good and I can cope better with stressful situations.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Feb 18
@1hopefulman That is definitely true. I usually make my own stress. I worried my day away and for nothing as it turned out. lol
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
6 Feb 18
I'm eating less meat, exercising, not just walking, eating more fruits and vegs. But my biggest problem is stress. I have to control it which is so hard top do in the city. I need to move to the country. I'm worried about my stress as if the stress itself is not bad enough. When the stress hits me my heart feels pressure. And my stomach. I've got to stay calm and not let anxiety get the best of me.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
7 Feb 18
Sounds good! You may also need the help of a good health professional.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
7 Feb 18
@1hopefulman I agree. You are right. I'm going to do that soon.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
1 Feb 18
Running as my exercise and soon biking.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
I also love both of those exercises and find them beneficial.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
I think that they are related in a way because exercise can reduce our stress level. If we haven't done something beneficial yesterday, there is always tomorrow.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
2 Feb 18
@1hopefulman tomorrow we have another opportunity to change what isn't right Thank you for remind me this 
tomorrow we have another opportunity to change what isn't right Thank you for remind me this 1 person likes this
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Feb 18
I lack a little in the exercise area as I can't walk or run anymore. I am also heavily over weight too. I want to do aerobic exercise but i want a swimming pool which i can't have for shortage of water. Until then my heart has to do the best it can.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
You seem like a wise person and so I'm sure you will do the best you can.1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
4 Feb 18
@Gita17112016 I'll keep doing my best. I'm 68 and so far, no medications for heart or anything else are necessary. Even though it is snowing hard, I will be going for a little walk later and get some exercise and breathe the fresh air.
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
3 Feb 18
@1hopefulman Sure, I will. How do you handle your heart?
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@dgobucks226 (35615)
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19 Mar 18
All of your tips are extremely helpful thank you. I will make an effort to follow this sound advise.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
19 Mar 18
My father lived past 100. I would like to do the same. What about you?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
19 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 Wow! Longevity seems to be in your genetic line.
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@dgobucks226 (35615)
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19 Mar 18
@1hopefulman My Dad is 97. But has congestive heart failure and dementia. Old age can eventually bring on these issues. Like cars humans have expiration dates. I would not want to be confined to a chair just to make 100. I think as long as one still has an excellent quality of life and is motivated to enjoy each and every day I would like to live as long as God lets me. Otherwise, no. My Grandfather lived to 95 so I may have to get used to it...
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
Great! I hope you find some of the suggestions mentioned here helpful.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
I do my best but I also know of people who live an active and healthy life who have had heart attacks. I guess the hereditary factors are also at play
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Feb 18
True! We are not in control of all factors but there are things we can do. Trying beats dying. It's good to remember that some things, though good, can be overdone.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 18
Thanks for sharing your situation. I hope things will continue to improve as you deal with your situation.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
It seems that the same suggestions are good for the heart and the rest of the body too.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Feb 18
I stay active but I am not so sure I am that healthy but I dont feel sick.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 Feb 18
And I'm pretty sure it is a healthy one! Some people think that a vegetarian diet of soft drinks, chips and candies is a good vegetarian diet.
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