{"id":383,"date":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/10\/14\/use-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-know-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-for-worldheartday-2023-when-we-know-more-we-can-take-better-care\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","slug":"use-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-know-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-for-worldheartday-2023-when-we-know-more-we-can-take-better-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/10\/14\/use-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-know-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-for-worldheartday-2023-when-we-know-more-we-can-take-better-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Use \u2764\ufe0f Know \u2764\ufe0f for #WorldHeartDay 2023: When we know more, we can take better care"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s World Heart Day focuses on the essential step of understanding our hearts better. Because the more we know, the better care we can take of them. The World Heart Federation reveals that 1 in 3 cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths occur prematurely and are often preventable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The heart is the centre of our existence, serving as the vital pump that circulates blood, oxygen, and nutrients, maintaining the delicate balance that keeps us alive and well. Despite this, awareness about heart health is not always our top priority and can often be difficult to find. However, knowing more empowers us to take better care of our health that can help prevent <\/span>cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>There are some risk factors \u2013 like family history \u2013 that we cannot change, but our lifestyle choices like diet, exercise and avoiding risk factors like tobacco and alcohol can dramatically lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some simple steps that you can take to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease:<\/span>
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Eat smart<\/span><\/a>: Fresh, unprocessed foods are best, include fruit and vegetables in your diet<\/span>
\nMove more<\/span><\/a>: At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week is recommended<\/span>
\nAvoid tobacco<\/span><\/a>: Your risk of heart disease halves within a year of quitting smoking<\/span>
\nLimit alcohol<\/span><\/a>: No level of alcohol is \u2018safe\u2019 for heart health<\/span>
\nKnow your numbers<\/span><\/a>: Regular checks like blood pressure and cholesterol are crucial to keeping on top of your health<\/span>
\nManage stress<\/span><\/a>: Find stress-reducing activities you enjoy<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about your <\/span>heart<\/span><\/a>, cardiovascular disease, <\/span>physical activity and cardiovascular disease <\/span><\/a>and\u00a0 <\/span>cardiac rehabilitation<\/span><\/a>, Physiopedia has some great resources to improve your knowledge. Browse through our category on <\/span>cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/a> to learn more! Remember, taking care of your heart starts with knowing it well. You can get involved with the conversation for #WorldHeartDay on social media, and pick up some more useful tips and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

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