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HEALTH & FITNESS

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSFSA), 215
people die every day from heart disease or strokes in this country. Hypertension
(high blood pressure) is a major risk factor for heart disease and affects more
than 45% of adults. Its prevalence continues to rise.

here is an urgent need to shift fibre, are core elements of dietary meditation and yoga can significant-
from treatment to prevention approaches to stop hypertension; ly benefit heart health. Also ensure
with regards to heart health, and * Engage in regular physical activi- that you’re getting enough sleep:
Trecently released guidelines for ty such as walking, swimming or seven to nine hours per night is
the European Society of Hypertension cycling, for 150 minutes per week. recommended;
(ESH) offer a blueprint for a healthier This can lower the risk of heart * Limit exposure to environmental
future. disease, and people with high blood noise and air pollution, as these are
pressure are also encouraged to do major stressors. While admittedly
ADOPT A HEART-HEALTHY DIET some form of weight and resistance difficult to control if you live in the
* Eat less red meat and more vegeta- training; city, those with high blood pressure
bles, fresh fruit, fish, nuts and low * Try to maintain a healthy weight can try changing the location, timing
fat dairy products; because as your body mass index and type of outdoor activities to
* Reduce salt intake as excessive so- and waist circumference increas- reduce their exposure.
dium consumption is closely linked es, so does your risk of developing
to hypertension. It is recommended hypertension. If you need to lose By following the hypertension guidelines
to have less than one teaspoon of weight, reduce your calorie intake and making small but meaningful life-
salt per day; and partake in regular exercise; style changes, the risk of heart disease
* Limit your sugar and carb intake; * Limit alcohol and definitely stop can be reduced. Adults are advised to
eat less cakes, biscuits, bread, and smoking if you have not done so assess their heart health by visiting their
sweets, and quit all carbonated already as both these habits are GPs annually for a check-up and making
beverages; major contributors to heart disease the necessary lifestyle changes.
* Eat more foods rich in potassium, and cancer;
such as lentils, squash, prunes, * Manage stress as this is a known Whether through adopting a healthier
raisins, potatoes with the skin, risk factor for high blood pressure. diet, increasing physical activity or man-
kidney and soya beans. Potassium, Incorporating stress-reducing aging stress, every step counts in the
along with calcium, magnesium and practices such as mindfulness, journey to a healthier heart.

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