From BP to BMI, these 5 numbers determine your heart health

Heart diseases claim millions of lives annually worldwide

The heart is one of the most delicate organs of the body and is associated with the highest risk. Very often we come across terms like heart attack, cardiac arrest, blockage, cardiac attack and similar terms.

​We love from the heart, but we neglect it the most!

Heart is the most talked about human body organ. Be it literature, poetry, a narration or a tale, we do talk about our heart, but when it comes to taking care of it we either lack proper knowledge or else ignore it completely.

Heart is the organ that keeps the body running. Without a healthy heart, it is almost impossible for a human body to function properly.

So if we can love from the heart, we should love the heart too!

Blood pressure

Among the 5 vital numbers which determine heart health, the first ranker is the blood pressure number. Medically, blood pressure is the force of the blood against the arteries. A typical blood pressure number comprises a systolic number and a diastolic number. Depending on the blood pressure of an individual it can be determined whether the person is having a high blood pressure or a lower blood pressure. The normal blood pressure is 120/80.

A blood pressure more than the normal range is considered to be lethal for the heart. It poses a greater risk for the heart as such high blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and the arteries while pumping the blood. This may weaken the heart in due course of time.

​Body mass index

Yes, the weight and body mass index of an individual is directly related to heart health. This is the reason why health experts always advise us to keep a check on our weight and not let it cross the threshold.

A body mass index of more than 25 is considered to be overweight and needs to be brought under control in order to ensure a normal heart health.

 

​Blood sugar level

You wonder how blood sugar level affects your heart? High blood sugar level damages the blood vessel and the specific nerves which help in the functioning of the heart.

Due to high blood sugar level a patient is also likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure which further elevates the risk for heart.

​Cholesterol level

By now, you must have understood how important it is to know the cholesterol level when it comes to heart health. A high cholesterol level will narrow down the passage of blood thus leading to high blood pressure. In due course of time, the fats will accumulate and clog the blood vessels posing a potential threat to the heart health.

​Number of hours you sleep

Sleep is directly related to the heart. The number of hours you sleep is actually the time when your heart is taken care of properly. An adult should sleep for 8 hours in a day. So do not engage in other activities during bed time and make sure to create an ambience for sleeping.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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Why exercising may cause your weight to increase

You are doing strenuous work out at the gym and following a nutritious diet. After breaking sweat the gym every day and finally stand on that weighing scale, you realise that you have not lost any weight, but gained some in contrary.

If you think this is odd, it isn’t- it’s more common than you think. There are lot of factors that come into play when it comes to losing weight. Your lifestyle habits are an important factor and they could be causing you to lose, or gain work.

Here are some reasons most people don’t lose weight from exercising, listed by Prevention:

Paying too much attention to the numbers
There are several reasons why you shouldn’t give the weighing scale much weightage. Various factors like your daily water consumption, amount of sleep you get, stress levels can cause the numbers on the scales to teeter.

Rather than seeing the weight you lost, see the benefits you have gained from your new found hobby. Do you feel more fresh and energetic? Do your clothes fit you better than before? Are you feeling happier and less stressed? "It’s ultimately about how you’re feeling," said a clinical supervisor.

You consume more calories than you burn
When you turn your fitness up full blast, it is common for your appetite to greatly increase as well. In fact, for some people tend to gain more weight due to increased appetite. “When you start working out, your body starts burning more calories,” he explained. “And when you burn more calories, your body naturally wants to compensate by eating more calories to make up for what you’re burning.”

This happens because people overestimate the amount of calories they burn in the gym. "Make the goal getting healthy or fit or increasing athletic ability—not doing it just so you can eat more," she said.

You might have a health issue
Exercising, eating right and maintaining a good lifestyle isn’t enough if you have an ongoing health issue. Thyroid problems and certain medications can cause you to gain weight no matter how much you sweat it out at the gym.

Get to the root of these problems so you can make optimum use of your newfound healthy lifestyle. Consult a doctor as well, to rule out any serious health problems.

 You don’t drink enough water
“I think people forget how much more fluid they need for exercising—you need to make sure you’re keeping up with your liquid needs,” she said. After work out, we often mistake thirst for hunger and thus end up eating food rather than hydrating our body.

You are not lifting weights
Cardio exercise spikes metabolism and hunger levels and by doing weight training can counter it. “Plus, when you gain muscle from lifting, you actually burn more calories at rest,” she said. “Lifting weights tends to not boost appetite as much as cardio, and it increases resting metabolic rate by accumulating lean muscle mass.”

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