7 numbers to watch out for

A little math can make a big difference in health. Is that some simple calculations can help. See how:

1. Minutes of Exercise

The World Health Organization recommends that adults complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Dividing these minutes into shorter 10-minute periods will lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and breast cancer.

2. Blood sugar

The percentage of blood sugar indicates if you are at risk for diabetes. The doctor checks this rate on annual tests: one that measures the blood sugar level in recent months, which should be less than 5.7%, and the fasting glucose, which measures the sugar level after not eating for five hours, which should be less than 100.



3. Blood pressure

Ideally, the pressure should be less than 130/80 mm Hg as a higher number can lead to weakened and damaged blood vessels, putting pressure on the heart and increasing the risk of heart failure. A healthy diet and physical activity help keep pressure under control.

4. Heart rate

This is the rate that shows if you are exercising sufficiently to promote cardiac conditioning. The healthy range for a 40-year-old woman is 85 to 145 beats per minute.

5. Cholesterol

The American Heart Association's recommendation for women's cholesterol levels is below 100 mg / dl for LDL (bad cholesterol) and above 50 mg / dl for HDL (good cholesterol). Very high LDL can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries, which can contribute to a heart attack or stroke. Exercise and diet help control cholesterol. Avoid ingestion of saturated fats found in fatty meats and dairy products.



6. Weight

One way to find out if your weight is healthy is by calculating BMI, the Body Mass Index. When BMI is above 25, it may increase the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Losing a few pounds can also help reduce the risk of heart disease. One must also pay attention to the size of the waist. Abdominal fat is dangerous and can put your heart at risk.

7. Daily steps

If the exercise routine is short, try increasing daily activities. Replace the elevator with the stairs, park the car a little farther from where you go, get off the bus a step earlier and walk to your house. The ideal movement is 10,000 steps a day.

Via Yahoo Shine

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