Heart Health Over 40
Recently, a friend of mine at work dropped by my desk and said,
“hey…did you hear about Ron? He started having chest pains the other night, his family rushed him to the hospital and it turns out he had a heart attack! Some arteries were almost completely blocked and others were 60% blocked!”
Needless to say, I was shocked! This guy works out and is in pretty good shape. And…he’s about the same age I am. Turns out he had a family history of heart disease which probably had a big impact on his own health. Fortunately, he made it to the hospital in time and doctors were able to put in stints and perform their magic on the less blocked arteries. Ron is back at work doing “half-days” for a while.
I’m not the type of person that believes you fall apart after 40. I don’t think that has to be the case at all, even though we’re conditioned to think that. But I do believe that in order to stay healthy we have to do a little more than we once did. When we’re younger, we’re typically more active…playing sports, working out and eating right so we can try and be more attractive to our prospective mates. As we get married and grow older, many of us tend to slack off on all the activity. Life turns into a quest for material goods instead of health. Thats not “always” the case, but frequently it is.
At some point, (hopefully before it’s too late), we start realizing that there is more to living than having the fastest car and the biggest house. Being healthy and feeling good about yourself will give you great piece of mind. You know, you’re not going to live forever…thats an inescapable fact. Take care of your body and it will make your life and living, so much more enjoyable…even if you don’t have all the money in the world.
Try doing something good for your heart and the rest of your body this week. Visit a local walking track and spend 15 to 30 minutes walking. If you go by yourself, you’ll be surprised how “peaceful and relaxing” those few minutes can be! I love to go do this, just so I can get away from work and “de-stress” for awhile!
If you’re not a healthy eater, make some changes in your diet. You don’t have to go full speed on the latest fad diet. Just try to eat healthier. Add some fruits and vegetables to your diet, have a salad. While you’re eating, think about how those good foods are working with your body to make you healthier. When I’m eating a cheeseburger, (as much as I love them 
), I can just imagine the grease and fat flowing through my body 
. On the other hand, when I’m eating healthy, it just makes me feel better because I can see those healthy foods working in conjunction with my body instead of against it.
If you haven’t been in for a physical lately, call and make that appointment! Get your cholesterol & blood pressure checked. Listen to your doctor’s advice on how to improve your health. Having peace of mind is an important part of living happy.
If you’re not a healthy eater, make some changes in your diet. You don’t have to go full speed on the latest fad diet. Just try to eat healthier. Add some fruits and vegetables to your diet, have a salad. While you’re eating, think about how those good foods are working with your body to make you healthier. When I’m eating a cheeseburger, (as much as I love them ), I can just imagine the grease and fat flowing through my body . On the other hand, when I’m eating healthy, it just makes me feel better because I can see those healthy foods working in conjunction with my body instead of against it.
If you haven’t been in for a physical lately, call and make that appointment! Get your cholesterol & blood pressure checked. Listen to your doctor’s advice on how to improve your health. Having peace of mind is an important part of living happy.
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