Drink Plenty Of Water
Not drinking enough water leads to dehydration, as we all know. Well, dehydration leads to an unhealthy heart. Drinking five glasses of water a day will significantly improve heart health. Drinking less than two glasses of water every day will weaken the heart and over time can lead to serious heart disease. The thicker the blood is, the more it needs to work to pump through the body, and it will get more tired. Drinking enough water will lower the blood viscosity and reduce strain on the heart muscles.
Stand Up Frequently
Sitting at a desk all day not only puts a strain on the eyes but also on the heart. In 2015, 41 studies proved that sitting all day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even cancer. In another study done in 2019, it was shown that standing for an extra hour every day will decrease the risk of heart disease by 26%. There are little things you can do to still get work done while watching out for your health. You can get a standing desk, take short walks throughout the day (to the bathroom, to get water, etc.), and park your car a little farther away to force yourself to walk a little more.