Preventing Heart Disease

Cardiovascular diseases or heart diseases are diseases that affect the heart. The disease refers to the problems in the cardiovascular system. Usually, these diseases go unknown for ages. By the time the disease makes itself known, it is usually in quite an advanced state. Therefore, it is much better to avoid getting the disease rather than to get it and then not know you have it until it is too late. The best way to avoid getting heart diseases is to lead a healthy life. Healthy eating is the key. Also make sure that you get enough rest and plenty of exercise. Avoid the use of tobacco. Smoking plays havoc with your cardiovascular system.

Eat healthy

You do not have to deprive yourself of the foods you like if you want to eat healthy. It only means eating in such a way that you feel good and have more energy for doing the things you want to.

Add a salad of different coloured vegetables to your diet.
Switch to olive oil when you cook
Serve yourself small portions.
Eat till you are satisfied.
Take time to chew your food slowly.

Exercise

Cardio workouts(In French cardiaque symptome) are also commonly called aerobics. These exercises involve the large muscles like legs and thus make your heart and lungs stronger. Cardio workouts are believed to be very good to keep your heart healthy. Those who want to lose weight will benefit from cardios because they will burn calories rapidly. These exercises also help to lower your blood pressure. To be most effective, cardiovascular exercises need to be done with some intensity. However, they should not be done with such intensity that you over work yourself. ‘Aerobics’ refers to ‘oxygen’. During these cardios, oxygen is delivered to your body and reaches every muscle and every organ.

Types of Cardiovascular Exercises

Outside Cardiovascular Exercise- Exercise like jogging, running, swimming, cycling and skiing are some forms of outdoor exercises that help to keep you healthy.
Indoor Cardiovascular Exercise- Using treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers and ladder climbers are some forms of indoor exercises that help in the healthy development of the cardiovascular system.
When you want to start exercising, it is always better to consult your doctor so that he tells you if the exercise plan you have made is suitable for you or not. The exercise plan that suits one person may not suit another. Cardiovascular diseases(In French maladie cardio) can be avoided by healthy living.