What kind of lifestyle is good for cardiovascular health?

  The heart is the most important organ for us, but our understanding of the heart can be very little, we should do a little more knowledge about the heart to ensure that our heart is functioning properly.  What kind of lifestyle is good for cardiovascular: 1, reduce sodium intake The sodium intake of residents around China is significantly higher than the World Health Organization’s daily recommendation of less than 6 grams, while the intake of potassium salt is significantly insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the way of cooking, while eating more potassium-rich fruits.  2, weight control Measure overweight and obesity using the body mass index BMI [formula: weight (kg) ÷ height (m)2]. Normal BMI is 18.5-23.9 kg/m2, in 24-27.9 kg/m2 is overweight, suggesting the need to control weight; BMI greater than or equal to 28 kg/m 2 is obese, should reduce weight. Waist circumference is an important additional indicator to measure obesity or not, the normal waist circumference of adults? 90/85cm (male/female) or less, if the waist circumference exceeds 90/85cm (male/female), the same suggests the need to control weight.  3, do not smoke Smoking is is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer, can lead to vascular endothelial damage, significantly increasing the risk of atherosclerotic disease in patients with hypertension. The benefits of quitting smoking are very certain, and any age can benefit from quitting smoking.  4.Limit alcohol consumption It is not recommended that hypertensive patients drink alcohol, but if it is difficult to avoid it, try to control the total amount of alcohol consumption: the amount of white wine, wine (or rice wine) and beer should be less than 50ml, 100ml and 300ml respectively. 5.Physical activity It is recommended that about 30 minutes of physical activity be performed every day; and more than one aerobic exercise per week, such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, doing aerobics, dancing and non-competitive rowing, etc.  6, reduce mental stress, maintain mental balance The main cause of increased mental stress often comes from excessive work and life stress. It is necessary to take various measures to prevent and relieve mental stress, and those who have difficulty in self-adjustment need to seek professional psychological counseling or treatment.