10. Spending the majority of the day sitting or lying down
Mary, 68, once told me:
“Doctor, I’m retired, I have every right to rest.”
Two months later, she arrived at the emergency room with chest pains.
Walking 30 minutes a day can reduce the risk of heart attack by nearly 50% .
When you sit for too long:
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blood circulation is reduced
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Fats accumulate in the arteries
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the heart gradually weakens
Simply start with a 10-minute walk after each meal.
9. Adding too much salt to your meals
The problem doesn’t just come from the salt shaker.
Sodium is hidden in:
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bread
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cheese
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canned soups
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the delicatessen
Excess salt causes:
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water retention
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increased blood pressure
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heart muscle overload
Try replacing salt with herbs, lemon, or garlic for two weeks .
Your blood pressure might already decrease.
