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H E A L T H + B E A U T Y Heart Health BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta Most of us know that maintaining optimal heart health is essential to living a long, healthy life. Yet still, in the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death, and we are not putting adequate attention toward prevention. Tips to improve your heart health: 1) Go for daily walks According to cardiologists and health experts, a moderate, quick 15-minute walk around the neighborhood is enough to contribute to a healthy heart and body as a whole. 2) Get enough sleep Poor sleep can negatively affect our cardiovascular health by interrupting our body’s natural recovery processes, causing changes in the blood vessels, slowing metabolism, and putting stress on our immune system. 3) Stay hydrated Keeping our bodies hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles allowing them to work more efficiently. 4) Limit your salt intake By reducing your daily salt intake, you can lower your blood pressure significantly. An easy strategy is to increase your potassium intake, which lessens the effect of salt. 5) Eat more beetroot The benefits of beetroot come from its ability to raise nitric oxide levels in the body. The production of nitric oxide in the body can help lower blood pressure, promote healthy circulation, and give you better heart health. 6) Take a supplements and vitamins Adding a supplement that contains vitamins specifically designed for heart health can be an effective way to promote heart and brain health, maintain appropriate weight levels, and encourage healthy circulation. yourvilladesertcities.com | 37