Health is wealth. This common saying holds a lot of weight because it has truth behind it. Make healthy food choices “For good health and disease prevention, avoid ultra-processed foods and eat homemade meals prepared with basic ingredients,”. Ultra-processed food includes: Chips. White bread. Donuts. Cookies. Granola or protein bars. Breakfast cereals. Instant oatmeal. Coffee creamers. Soda. Milkshakes. “Most foods that come in a package have more than five ingredients or have ingredients that you cannot pronounce. Many foods labeled as diet, healthy, sugar-free or fat-free can be bad for you.” Get your cholesterol checked When checking your cholesterol, your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per decilitre. It’s crucial to get your cholesterol checked because your doctor will be able to advise you on how to maintain healthy levels, which in turn lowers your chances of getting heart disease and stroke.
Health is wealth. This common saying holds a lot of weight because it has truth behind it.
“For good health and disease prevention, avoid ultra-processed foods and eat homemade meals prepared with basic ingredients,”. Ultra-processed food includes:
Chips. White bread. Donuts. Cookies. Granola or protein bars. Breakfast cereals. Instant oatmeal. Coffee creamers. Soda. Milkshakes.
“Most foods that come in a package have more than five ingredients or have ingredients that you cannot pronounce. Many foods labeled as diet, healthy, sugar-free or fat-free can be bad for you.”
When checking your cholesterol, your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per decilitre. It’s crucial to get your cholesterol checked because your doctor will be able to advise you on how to maintain healthy levels, which in turn lowers your chances of getting heart disease and stroke.
Watch your blood pressure Do you have high blood pressure? Even if you don’t think so, keep reading. Based on data published from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 45% of adults in the United States have hypertension defined as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, or are taking medication for hypertension. Normal blood pressure is defined as blood pressure <120/80 mmHg. Having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Even small weight loss can help manage or prevent high blood pressure in many overweight people, according to the American Heart Association. “Start off slow and find an activity you enjoy,” says Dr. Todorov. “That can make a big difference in both your blood pressure and health.” Get up and get moving Throw away any common misconceptions about exercising like that it has to be in a gym or a structured environment. Frequency (how often), intensity (how hard) and time (how long) are what matter the most. Taking 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal because research has shown that when combined with other healthy behaviors, it can lead to a decrease in chronic illnesses like diabetes, metabolic syndromes, and heart disease. Exercise does not need to be done in consecutive minutes. You can walk for 30 to 60 minutes once a day or you can do activities two to three times a day in 10 to 20-minute increments. “Take advantage of free gym and app trials, YouTube videos, resources from your local library, and virtual gym classes. Walking in the park adds the benefit of spending time in nature.”
Do you have high blood pressure? Even if you don’t think so, keep reading. Based on data published from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 45% of adults in the United States have hypertension defined as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, or are taking medication for hypertension.
Normal blood pressure is defined as blood pressure <120/80 mmHg. Having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States.
Even small weight loss can help manage or prevent high blood pressure in many overweight people, according to the American Heart Association.
“Start off slow and find an activity you enjoy,” says Dr. Todorov. “That can make a big difference in both your blood pressure and health.”
Throw away any common misconceptions about exercising like that it has to be in a gym or a structured environment. Frequency (how often), intensity (how hard) and time (how long) are what matter the most.
Taking 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal because research has shown that when combined with other healthy behaviors, it can lead to a decrease in chronic illnesses like diabetes, metabolic syndromes, and heart disease. Exercise does not need to be done in consecutive minutes. You can walk for 30 to 60 minutes once a day or you can do activities two to three times a day in 10 to 20-minute increments.
“Take advantage of free gym and app trials, YouTube videos, resources from your local library, and virtual gym classes. Walking in the park adds the benefit of spending time in nature.”
Watch your body mass “Dare to be different from the average American, who is more likely to be obese than adults in any other developed nation,”. To see if you are at a good weight for your height, calculate your body mass index (BMI). The BMI scale: Under 18.5: Underweight 18-24.9: Normal > 25-29.9: Overweight > 30: Obese If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers. If you are overweight or obese, your doctor or nutritionist will be able to help you get on the right path towards your ideal body mass.
“Dare to be different from the average American, who is more likely to be obese than adults in any other developed nation,”.
To see if you are at a good weight for your height, calculate your body mass index (BMI).
The BMI scale:
Under 18.5: Underweight 18-24.9: Normal > 25-29.9: Overweight > 30: Obese If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers. If you are overweight or obese, your doctor or nutritionist will be able to help you get on the right path towards your ideal body mass.
Manage blood sugar levels For good preventive health, cut back on soda, candy, and sugary desserts, which can cause blood sugar to rise. If you have diabetes, this can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves over time. Aside from understanding what makes your blood sugar levels hike up, the American Heart Association recommends eating smart, managing your weight, quitting smoking, and moving more as measures to manage your blood sugar.
For good preventive health, cut back on soda, candy, and sugary desserts, which can cause blood sugar to rise. If you have diabetes, this can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves over time.
Aside from understanding what makes your blood sugar levels hike up, the American Heart Association recommends eating smart, managing your weight, quitting smoking, and moving more as measures to manage your blood sugar.
Quit smoking If you smoke, there is probably no other single choice you can make to help your health more than quitting. The CDC found that smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, different types of cancer, stroke, and more. Not only that, but smoking increases your risk of dying from cancer. “Smokers lose at least 10 years of life expectancy compared with people who never smoked,” says Dr. Todorov. “People who quit by age 40 reduce their risk of smoking-related death by 90%.”
If you smoke, there is probably no other single choice you can make to help your health more than quitting.
The CDC found that smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, different types of cancer, stroke, and more. Not only that, but smoking increases your risk of dying from cancer.
“Smokers lose at least 10 years of life expectancy compared with people who never smoked,” says Dr. Todorov. “People who quit by age 40 reduce their risk of smoking-related death by 90%.”
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