REDHEART – BLOOD – VEINS

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Let’s begin with the basics.

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H E A R T B E A T

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Everything has a sound effect, right? Well in this case, the heartbeat is the SOUND the heart makes when it pumps blood throughout the body.

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How come that in certain events, our heart beats faster

than normal?

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When doing something tiring, like very exhausting, our heart beats faster than normal in order to

distribute blood all over the body faster than before.

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B L O O D V E S S E L S

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There are three types:

REDFIRST ARE VEINS:

They carry blood back to the heart.(Why not?)

REDSECOND ARE ARTERIES:

Guess what, they’re the opposite of the veins.(Need to explain?)

REDTHIRD ARE CAPILLARIES:

They just basically connect VEINS tothe ARTERIES.

(Need to say more?)

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So, we know the heart and its heartbeat. We know all the blood vessels. But how

does blood get distributed all over the body?

REDREAD FAST

In humans, blood is pumped from the strong left ventricle of the heart through arteries to peripheral tissues and returns to the right atrium of the heart through veins. After blood returns to the right atrium, it enters the right ventricle and is pumped through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, then returns to the left atrium through the pulmonary veins. Blood then enters the left ventricle to be circulated through the systemic circulation again.

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C H I C H A R O N

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Do you like it? Well good news cause it’s bad for you.

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They contain a type of fat that causes the increase of bad cholesterol in the body, and the decrease of good cholesterol.

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It also contain sodium; Lots of it—like massive—really many. And good news, it accelerates the water retention in the

body.

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Therefore, too much sodium can likewise lead in increase of weight, as well

expose us to heart diseases..

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So, how do we take care of our heart?

REDSCHEDULE A YEARLY CHECK-UP

Each year, schedule a checkup to have your blood pressure, cholesterol and

glucose levels checked. Be sure to follow your healthcare professional's

recommendations.

REDGET PHYSICAL

Step, march or jog in place for at least 15 minutes a day while watching your favorite

TV shows. Increase your activity by five minutes each week until you're getting a

minimum of 30 minutes.

REDDRINK MORE WATER

Take a water bottle with you wherever you go. It'll keep you hydrated and the bottle's

weight will strengthen your arms.

REDEAT HEALTHY

Put raw veggies and fruits in front in the refrigerator and healthy snacks in the front of the pantry, so that's what you see first. If

you grab healthy foods for a minimum of 21 times, healthy choices will become a

habit.

REDCONTROL CHOLESTEROL

Eat foods low in saturated fat and trans fat, such as lean chicken or turkey (roasted or

baked, with skin removed), fruits and veggies, low-fat or fat-free dairy products

and whole grains.

REDCUT DOWN ON SALT

To help lower high blood pressure, watch your salt intake.

REDQUIT SMOKING

On Day 1, cut the number of cigarettes you smoke by half

On Day 3, cut the number of cigarettes you smoke in half again

And on Day 5, cut your smoking in half again

On your Quit Day... quit!

REDMAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

Each day, if you eat less than you would normally consume, and exercise most of

the week, you'll get closer to your goal and be able to achieve weight loss.

REDSTAY POSITIVE

If you get off your exercise schedule, eat a fattening meal or relax at the beach then immediately get back on track toward re-

establishing a healthy lifestyle.

REDGIVE YOURSELF CREDIT

Keep track of your achievements and reward yourself by doing something you

enjoy.

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