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Bodipedia is a bold project aiming to cover some of the secrets of the human body. Each section of this website will cover an area in detail, and as time goes on, so this website will grow, until it becomes a definitive encyclopedia on the workings of the human body, and disease that results from misfunctioning.
We open this site. With only one sectionadded at a time, the site will take time to grow, so welcome to Bodipèdia, and its first section - Heart Disease.
There are many ways to help prevent yourself from developing heart disease and some are more obvious than others. For example, did you know that even moderate exercise, such as 20 to 30 minutes per day should help to ward off many heart problems, keep your weight at a manageable level and allow you to feel better? Too many people lead physically inactive lives, which is detrimental to their overall level of health. There is a higher incidence of heart disease (and heart disease leading to death) among those who do not exercise at all. You do not have to do anything strenuous in order to keep fit. Even a mild form of exercise such as walking or gardening can help lower your risk of falling victim to heart disease.
If you are just beginning an exercise regimen at the present time then start slow and work up to more strenuous activities. If you already do exercise on a moderate basis then good for you, keep it up. Be aware that the more vigorous types of physical fitness you choose the more benefits you will reap. Choose to do aerobic activities that help exercise the large muscle groups of the body. Aerobic activities that are excellent to try include walking at a brisk pace, jogging, cycling, jumping rope and swimming. Aerobic exercise is defined as, “any type of exercise, typically those performed at moderate levels of intensity for extended periods of time, that maintains an increased heart rate.” Aerobic means “with oxygen.” If you choose to walk as a means of mild exercise then you should set your pedometer at the goal of approximately 10,000 steps on a daily basis.
There is so much talk about eating a diet that is low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, salt and refined sugars. This type of diet is often referred to as a “heart-healthy” diet. It is essential that you eat as many foods as possible that contain vitamins and minerals and in particular, plenty of antioxidants, which have been proven to help lower a person’s chances of developing heart disease. It is also recommended for a healthy heart that you eat foods that are “plant-based” which includes such things as whole grains, nuts, as well as fruits and vegetables.
