29th September'11 @ 2045
How many of you are actually aware of World Heart Day which falls on the 29th September,annually?This day was commemorated officially in 2000 and has been celebrated ever since.
This year,World Heart Day comes with its new theme and vision " One World,One Home,One Heart".
Undeniably,Cardiovascular diseases maim the most number of lives each year.Therefore,I'm going to share with you an extract from World Heart Federation on how you and your family can take charge of your hearts' health.
1.Ban smoking from your home.
~stop smoking tobacco in the home to improve your own and your children's heart health.
~implement a new rule in your home: for every cigarette someone smokes,an extra household chore is waiting.
*tobacco causes one fifth of Cardiovascular Diseases(CVD) worldwide.The risk of Coronary Heart Disease is cut by half one year after quitting.15 years after quiting,the risk is nearly the same as someone who never smoked.*
2.Stock your home with healthy food options.
~start the day with a piece of fruit or prepare your own lunch at home to ensure healthy options are taken to work or school.
~make sure every meal contains at least two to three servings of vegetables per person.
*a healthy diet low in saturated fats and salt but rich in fruit and vegetables helps prevent CVD.*
3.Be active.
~Families should limit the amount of time spent in front of the tv to less than 2 hours/day.
~organise outdoor activities for the family,such as cycling or hiking trips or simply playing in the garden.
~when possible,instead of using the car,take your bicycle or walk from home to your destination
* Just 30 minutes on most,if not all all days of the week can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes.*
4.Know your numbers.
~visit a healthcare professional who can measure your blood pressure,cholesterol,and glucose levels,together with waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index(BMI).
~once you know your overall CVD risk,you can develop a specific plan of action to improve your heart health.Make this action plan clearly visible in your homes as a reminder!
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