Of course, there is better living through science, but there’s also good living through common sense. Try these simple things for strong heart health:
Stand Up. Standing isn’t as powerful as moderate exercise, but it’s a lot better than sitting all day. Standing can bring down blood sugar and cholesterol levels. To give your heart a boost, get up while waiting for a bus, texting or talking, and watching sports.
Socialize. Recently, the named loneliness a health epidemic. People with few social connections had increased risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and early death. For a long life, start hanging out!
Laugh More. It turns out that laughter can be the best medicine. Not only does laughter reduce stress, but it also relaxes arteries and keeps them open, so blood flows through them smoothly, reducing blood pressure. To help your heart, watch a funny movie. Even better, watch a funny movie with a few friends.
Dance. Dancing is a fun way to get your heart pumping. It’s movement that people at all fitness and talent levels can do without any special equipment. Plus, it can be done in groups, so it’s a healthy and fun social activity. If you have a few minutes on your hands, dance like nobody’s watching.
Stay positive. Optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people. Positivity, gratitude, and purpose translate into lower heart rate and blood pressure. If you aren’t bursting with these traits organically, don’t worry. You can train your brain to create them. Until they come naturally, you can maintain a gratitude journal.
Standing, socializing, laughing, dancing, journaling, and being positive are easy, free, and great for your heart. Give them a try-your heart will thank you!
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