by As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. This applies to your heart health. Keeping your heart in tiptop condition means you need to take care of it very early while it is still in great condition. There are a lot of things you can do in order to improve your heart. Here are some interesting ways to do it.
Eat dark chocolate
Many people may not know that dark chocolate is actually good for your heart. It is because of the compounds found in dark chocolate called flavonoids. They are known to help arteries stay flexible. Other compounds found in dark chocolate also prevent bad cholesterol from oxidizing which, in turn, prevents plaque from forming in the arteries.
Enjoy a beer
Who would’ve thought having a glass of beer a day can be good for the heart? The fact is, there are studies that show this to be true. One study found that men who drank a beer a day for a period of one month were able to lower their cholesterol levels while also increasing the antioxidants in their blood, which benefits the heart. Not only that, beer also seems to help reduce the levels of fibrinogen, a type of protein that contributes to the formation of blood clots.
Take longer vacations regularly
People now know that too much stress can be very bad for the heart. Since people encounter a lot of the stress at work, taking some time off may be good for your heart. Researchers have found from data analyzed from the Framingham Heart Study that those who took regular vacations reduced their mortality risk from heart disease by almost a third.
