Here are 5 easy steps to keep the heart and blood vessels in order to stay healthy, as quoted from "MyHealthNewsDaily", Tuesday (10/04/2012), among others:
1. Stay away from the motorway
The sound of horns, sirens and noisy engine that can interfere with blood circulation in your blood vessels. Based on recent research,
the traffic noise affects the risk of stroke. Researchers in Denmark conducted a survey of more than 51,000 people and the results of these studies indicate that, every 10-decibel increase in noise levels, the risk of stroke increased by 14 percent. For people with more than 65 years of age, the risk of stroke increased by 27 percent. "Exposure to loud noise can increase stress hormone levels in the body and increases blood pressure, which may contribute to stroke risk," the researchers said. The study was published on January 26, 2011 in the European Heart Journal. Previous research has also linked the traffic noise with an increased risk of heart attack.2. Enough hours of sleep
According to a study published in February 2011 in the European Heart Journal, sleeping too little or too much may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The results showed that people who sleep six hours or less per night have a 48 percent higher risk of death from heart disease, and 15 percent higher risk of death from stroke, than people who sleep 7 or 8 hours per night. "Time is too little sleep can increase blood pressure and cholesterol that makes you at higher risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes," the researchers said. But studies show too much sleep bad for the heart. People who sleep 9 hours or more had 41 percent higher risk of dying from heart disease than those who slept 7 or 8 hours.
3. Eat blueberries
Blueberries may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In the study, people who eat blueberries at least one serving per week can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 10 percent. The researchers analyzed the diets of women and 47 000 134 000 males over a period of 14 years. The study was conducted to determine the content of certain compounds in the body of research participants, called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins, found in foods such as blueberries, blackcurrant, orange juice and eggplant that are antioxidants. Study participants who ate foods that contain high anthocyanin has 8 percent lower risk of high blood pressure than other participants who ate foods with low levels of anthocyanin.
4. Eating dark chocolate
Numerous studies show that eating dark chocolate can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology to-62 found that, than 44,000 participants who ate one serving of chocolate per week had a stroke risk 22 percent lower than participants who did not eat chocolate. Another study found that men who ate dark chocolate, about 6.7 grams per day, have high levels of protein in their blood. And other studies also showed that consumption of chocolate can lower blood pressure, helps prevent formation of plaque in the arteries and increase blood flow. The benefits of chocolate may come from flavonoids, compounds in chocolate that helps protect cells against damage. Dark chocolate contains more flavonoids. A recent study found that dark chocolate can help to inhibit enzyme known as ACE, which is involved in regulating blood flow. Disabling ACE can lower blood pressure.
5. Reduce consumption of soft drinks
Recent studies have found that eating large amounts of soda may increase the risk of stroke. Based on studies involving 2564 participants found that people who drink soda every day had a 48 percent higher risk of stroke and heart attack than people who do not drink soda at all. However, the researchers cautioned that the research on this new show a relationship, and not a cause and effect still needs further research. This study was presented on February 9, 2011 at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles
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