Gerrard Kaonga
A doctor has revealed a simple thing people who are in offices can incorporate into their work life to reduce their risk of suffering heart diseases in the future.
When it comes to being healthy there is forever new data coming out and on the other side of hard science, there are trends that people swear by on social media.
While there are certainly a lot of ways to get healthy, in the US, heart disease still remains leading cause of death for men and women.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, so when it comes to living a healthier life, taking care of your heart should be a priority.
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The CDC has stated: “In 2023, 919,032 people died from cardiovascular disease. That's the equivalent of 1 in every 3 deaths.1
Heart disease cost about $417.9 billion from 2020 to 2021.This includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death.”
Thankfully, doctors are well aware of the changes people can make to improve their heart health and doing so doesn’t mean you need to massively switch up your diet or have an intense gym routine.
Dr Reem Hasan, NHS GP and Chief Medical Officer at Vista Health has said that the real power is in turning simple things into continuous habits.
According to a Metro report, she said: “Small changes, done daily, are what protect your heart over the long term.'
She also had a specific tip for people who often find themselves working long hours in offices.
Hasan reiterated the importance of walking and noted that a ‘brisk 30 minute walk a day can lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and strengthen the heart’. For those that don’t have the time for a half hour walk she noted that office workers could make it a habit to do a bit of movement for three to five minutes between meetings as it can be surprisingly effective.
She caveated this by saying: “‘t’s not about perfection or intensity; consistency is what makes the difference.”
While this can make a difference, the doctor did point out other life changes that might not be so drastic and improve heart health.
This included cutting down on how much alcohol you consume on a regular basis, and improving your diet to include a more colorful plate.
She also emphasized that going to do a doctor regularly can help develop any potential issues before they become more serious.