How to help your heart was the theme of this week’s show.
Bad gums could be an indication of heart problems. But researchers aren’t sure which comes first, wehether the bad gums cause a bad heart or the bad heart causes gum problems. Whichever way you look at it, if the gums are healthy you stand a better chance of a happy heart.
A glass of wine a day can reduce heart risks too. But it needs to be just a glass. Don’t overdo it!!
Your heart will also appreciate a few blueberries for breakfast.A cup of blueberries once a day for 8 weeks could make a significant improvement in your overall heart health.
Optimists are twice as likely to have healthy hearts. They are also up to 76 per cent more likely to enjoy general wellbeing and health too. So if you want to stay healthy, stay happy!!
Beetroot is good for the heart too. Beetroot juice has become the new power drink for athletes because it was thought to improve blood flow to the muscles. New research suggests that the nitrates in the juice relax blood vessels and help use oxygen more efficiently, which takes more strain off the heart, especially after exercise.
