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How can I make my heart strong?

7 powerful ways you can strengthen your heart Get moving. Your heart is a muscle and, as with any muscle, exercise is what strengthens it. ... Quit smoking. Quitting smoking is tough. ... Lose weight. Losing weight is more than just diet and exercise. ... Eat heart-healthy foods. ... Don't forget the chocolate. ... Don't overeat. ... Don't stress.

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7 powerful ways you can strengthen your heart |

Cooking with nutrient-rich foods, such as salmon and avocado, is one of several easy ways to improve your heart health. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, and it's mostly preventable by changing your lifestyle and managing risk factors. In honor of American Heart Month, here are seven ways you can prevent becoming a statistic.

1. Get moving

Your heart is a muscle and, as with any muscle, exercise is what strengthens it. The first step is to determine your target heart rate, then find an activity you enjoy and can stick with for the long run.

2. Quit smoking

Quitting smoking is tough. But you know that it's important to quit, and one of the biggest reasons is that it's linked to heart disease.

Here are some strategies to quit smoking and stay strong.

3. Lose weight

Losing weight is more than just diet and exercise. It's a personal journey that involves finding what you like and what works for you, says Dr. Bavani Nadeswaran.

4. Eat heart-healthy foods

Salmon and guacamole are loaded with healthy fats that are good for the heart.

Try salmon spread with vegetables for your next gathering ›

Heart-healthy guacamole also makes a great appetizer ›

Or how about some easy broiled salmon? ›

5. Don't forget the chocolate

The good news: chocolate and wine contribute to heart health.

The bad news: only in moderation.

Alcohol and cocoa (a key ingredient in chocolate) have antioxidants that have been shown to increase good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol and improve blood clotting function.

Cheers!

6. Don't overeat

Although this advice primarily applies during the holidays, when deaths from heart attacks spike thanks to copious amounts of food and temptation, it's valid year round.

Eating a lot of food at once leads to:

Blood shifting from the heart to the digestive system

Faster and irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to heart attack or heart failure

7. Don't stress

There are more than 1,400 biochemical responses to stress, including a rise in blood pressure and a faster heart rate. If you don't manage your stress, it can create more stress and trap you in a stress cycle. UCI Health cardiologist Dr. Shaista Malik provides some tips and strategies for chilling out — and keeping your heart happy.

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Does heart blockage go away naturally?

Heart block may resolve on its own, or it may be permanent and require treatment. There are three degrees of heart block. First-degree heart block is the mildest type and third-degree is the most severe.

medlineplus.gov - Heart block: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Heart block is a problem in the electrical signals in the heart.

Normally, the heart beat starts in an area in the top chambers of the heart (atria). This area is the heart's pacemaker. The electrical signals travel to the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). This keeps the heart beat steady and regular. Heart block occurs when the electrical signal is slowed down or does not reach the bottom chambers of the heart. Your heart may beat slowly, or it may skip beats. Heart block may resolve on its own, or it may be permanent and require treatment. There are three degrees of heart block. First-degree heart block is the mildest type and third-degree is the most severe.

First-degree heart block:

Rarely has symptoms or causes problems

Second-degree heart block:

The electrical impulse may not reach the lower chambers of the heart.

The heart may miss a beat or beats and may be slow and irregular.

You may feel dizzy, faint, or have other symptoms.

This may be serious in some cases.

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