{"id":2920,"date":"2012-04-19T12:01:11","date_gmt":"2012-04-19T16:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/?p=2920"},"modified":"2012-03-08T13:25:40","modified_gmt":"2012-03-08T18:25:40","slug":"staying-young-at-heart-literally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2012\/04\/staying-young-at-heart-literally.html","title":{"rendered":"Staying Young at Heart\u2014Literally!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I\u2019ve said many times that taking care of your health is a great act of love. And that also allows you to get older in better ways. Without a healthy heart, it\u2019s hard to have a healthy body. That\u2019s why I\u2019m delighted to have Sarah A. Samaan<\/strong><\/a>, MD, FACC as my guest today. She’s a cardiologist with Legacy Heart Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and co-director of the Women\u2019s Cardiovascular Institute at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas.<\/p>\n

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death yet Dr. Samaan says upwards of 85% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. She has made preventing heart disease her mission and passion. Her new book, Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: A Cardiologist\u2019s 7-Point Plan for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease<\/strong><\/a>, is geared to helping you learn how to take better care of your heart. The better care you give, the younger your heart can stay. Here are some of her tips:<\/p>\n

How to Stay Young at Heart<\/strong>
\nSarah Samaan<\/a>, MD, FACC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine a revolutionary medical breakthrough\u2014a fabulous new drug that could cut your chances of heart disease by more than seventy percent.\u00a0 This new therapy would also be guaranteed to boost your mood, make you appear more youthful and attractive, liven up your sex life, slash your risk of diabetes, protect you from cancer, and reduce your risk of dementia and stroke.\u00a0 Moreover, it\u2019s all natural, nearly 100% safe, and virtually free.<\/p>\n

Who could refuse such cutting-edge treatment that would undoubtedly transform healthcare while saving\"\"<\/a> billions of dollars every year? The answer: most people in this country, and maybe even you.<\/p>\n

Heart disease kills more than nine times as many women each year than does breast cancer, yet 85% of heart disease is preventable. About 70% of heart disease can be directly attributed to lifestyle, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and obesity.\u00a0 These unhealthy behaviors can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, all of which are major risk factors for heart disease. Of course, you may do everything by the book, and still have one of these conditions. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of life-saving medications available, but so often, we physicians have to resort to medical therapy when a good dose of healthy living might have done the trick.<\/p>\n

Here are my top ten tips to help you stay young at heart. If you are just getting started in your quest for optimal health, it\u2019s fine to take it one step at a time. Don\u2019t stop, and don\u2019t give up. In a few short weeks, you will begin to feel re-energized, stronger, and more alive.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Take charge of your numbers<\/strong>. Get ahead of the game by knowing your waist size, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Explore the Mediterranean<\/strong>. Enjoy the fabulously healthy foods of the Mediterranean islands, including fresh fish, luxurious olive oil, whole grains, and rich green vegetables.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Journey to Japan<\/strong>.\u00a0 Discover the longevity secrets of soy, green tea, and sweet potatoes, and follow the time-honored Japanese custom of finishing a meal before you feel full.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Don\u2019t fall for fakery<\/strong>. Stay away from artificial sweeteners and other imposters. Just like the perfect handbag, the real deal is always the smartest choice.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enjoy a good cup of tea or coffee without a spoonful of guilt.<\/strong> As long as you don\u2019t overdo it, this is one little indulgence that will keep your heart happy and your mind snappy.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A glass of wine is perfectly fine<\/strong>. The redder the better, but even white will do.\u00a0 If alcohol is not your thing, purple grape juice is a brilliant alternative.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Get a move on<\/strong>. Walk like you mean it, dance to your own music, or hit the gym. Whatever your inclination, commit to two and a half hours every week to achieve optimal health and vitality.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Be smart about hormones<\/strong>. While there are still many nagging questions about who, what, and when to take them, medical science is finally taking women\u2019s health seriously. Avoid rumors and hearsay. Find a good doctor whose opinion you trust, and stay up to date on the latest news about hormones and your health.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Listen to your mother<\/strong>. Keep your pearly whites shining, sleep at least seven hours a night, and never, ever skip breakfast.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Nurture your friendships<\/strong>. A friend will lift your heart when your spirits are sagging and support you when your willpower is lagging.\u00a0 A good laugh with a friend may be the best therapy of all.
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Check out Sarah A. Samaan<\/strong><\/a>‘s new book, Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: A Cardiologist\u2019s 7-Point Plan for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease<\/strong><\/a>.
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Take the 31 Days of Self-Love Challenge<\/strong><\/a> and get my book, How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways<\/a><\/strong> for free at http:\/\/howdoiloveme.com<\/a><\/strong>. And you can post your loving acts HERE<\/a><\/strong> to reinforce your intention to love yourself. Read my 31 Days of Self-Love Posts HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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