While fighting the virus, protecting your heart cannot be ignored!

As we all know, the heart is an important organ of the human body. It can keep blood circulating and transported by pumping blood to maintain the normal functioning of the body. Once there is a problem with the heart, the impact on the body is great. Especially during the epidemic, some people will experience some symptoms of heart discomfort such as panic, chest tightness, and accelerated heartbeat after experiencing the new crown. Therefore, during this special period, we must protect our hearts.

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Why should we pay attention to heart protection during the epidemic?

1. Influence of winter temperature

Blood vessels are sensitive to temperature, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large in winter. When blood vessels are stimulated by low temperatures, they are prone to contraction. When the temperature warms up at noon, they begin to expand again. If you do not pay attention to care, it is easy to cause blood vessel spasms and high blood pressure, which will slowly cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems, and heart problems will follow.

2. Virus Impact

For people with low immunity or in serious cases, the virus may cause damage to the heart. The invasion of the virus will damage our immune system and affect other organs. Therefore, some people with weak immunity will experience symptoms such as increased heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, especially those with heart problems, which can easily lead to aggravation.

So, what should we pay attention to in order to protect our heart?

1. Develop good eating habits

Don't overeat. If the gastrointestinal digestion is too heavy, more blood will be needed to help, which will increase the burden on the heart. Once the heart's blood consumption exceeds the supply, the myocardium is prone to ischemia. Pay attention to a low-salt and low-fat diet. If you consume too much fat, the probability of elevated blood lipids is high. Excessive blood lipids can easily lead to plaques and thrombi, causing myocardial problems. If you eat too much sodium salt, it will further affect heart function.

2. Exercise

Regular exercise can enhance the endurance of the heart, thereby improving cardiac microcirculation and blood circulation. However, strenuous exercise is not advisable. Strenuous exercise can cause the body to have a rapid heart rate, a sudden increase in blood pressure, and cause myocardial hypoxia. It is recommended to do more gentle aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc. If you feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc. during exercise, stop immediately.

3. Maintain a good mood

Emotional excitement is an important factor that can easily induce heart problems. Being in a depressed mood or an anxious and angry environment for a long time can easily cause blood vessels to constrict. Therefore, try to be optimistic about everything you encounter and don't get angry, because your blood vessels will be healthier if you are in a good mood.

4. Avoid excessive stress

Some people often work overtime and are under long-term stress, which can cause the nerves to be in a state of excitement for a long time, increase the burden on the heart, and may cause heart problems. It is recommended to avoid staying up late to work overtime and pay attention to the combination of work and rest.

5. Get enough sleep

When people are sleeping, the pressure on their hearts is usually less than when they are working during the day. In addition, during sleep, cells are repaired and regenerated, which helps the body to provide fresh blood so that the body can maintain balanced development. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust sleep, develop a good work and rest routine, and avoid staying up late.

6. Avoid getting up too early

Waking up from a "semi-dormant" state with a bad temper will cause your breathing, heartbeat, and blood flow to speed up instantly. If you sit up suddenly or stand up immediately, your heart is easily injured. The elderly and people with high blood pressure should pay more attention. It is recommended that you don't rush to get up when you get up. Stretch your back and then sit up slowly, and then get out of bed slowly.

7. Wear less when it’s hot, and more when it’s cold

Blood vessels are very sensitive to temperature, so when you go out, you must pay attention to temperature changes and add or remove clothes in time. When going out in winter, you must take good warming measures to avoid cold blood vessels and cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems.

8. Avoid drinking and smoking

Alcohol can increase heart rate and blood pressure. If you drink alcohol for a long time, it will cause heart problems over time. People who smoke for a long time have three times the risk of myocardial problems.

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The heart is like the body's CPU. If there is a health problem with the heart, then our lives will be threatened. Therefore, in the special period of fighting the virus, protecting the heart cannot be ignored.