September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a great opportunity to learn more about managing cholesterol levels to maintain heart health. Here are a few tips we all should be aware of;
Why Cholesterol Matters
- Cholesterol is essential for building
cells, but too much can lead to heart disease.
- High cholesterol often has no symptoms; a
blood test is the only way to detect it.
Tips for Managing Cholesterol
- Regular
Screenings:
Aged 20+ should have their cholesterol levels checked every 4-6 years.
- Dietary Changes:
- Eat more fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
- Limit saturated
fats (that can be found in red meat and full-fat dairy products).
- Avoid trans fats
(that can be found in processed foods and baked goods).
- Exercise:
- Aim for at least
30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, five days a week.
An easy start for most beginners starting out.
- Medications:
- All should be discussed
cholesterol-lowering medications with your doctor
Healthy
Habits for Heart Health
- Stay Hydrated: Water helps keep
your blood flowing and reduces strain on the heart.
- Quit Smoking: Smoking can
lower your good cholesterol (HDL) and raise bad cholesterol (LDL).
- Manage Stress: Chronic stress
may contribute to higher cholesterol levels.
Curtesy: nhn, Women Health
National Yoga Month
Its National Yoga Month,
which celebrates the health benefits of yoga, particularly for seniors.
Yoga can help improve flexibility, balance, and mental well-being.
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A few beneficial ways of Yoga
for Seniors
- Improves
Flexibility: Helps maintain mobility and reduce stiffness in
muscles and joints.
- Enhances Balance: Reduces the risk
of falls,
- Boosts Mental
Clarity:
Yoga can relieve stress and improve concentration.
- Supports Heart
Health:
Yoga can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
- Promotes Better
Sleep:
With regular yoga practice you can
enhance sleep quality.
