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Tea for Heart Health: Benefits, Side Effects, & How to Choose

For most of us, drinking tea is our traditional habit. Nothing can be better than sipping up a cup of tea every morning or any time you like.

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American Hospital Clinic: Your Destination for Specialized Medical Treatments in Qatar

Qatar has become a prominent hub for exceptional medical services, offering advanced treatments and specialized care in various fields. At American Hospital Clinic, we believe in providing the highest standard of care to ensure the well-being of our patients. Our clinic offers a wide range of medical services, specializing in cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, psychotherapy, and hair laser removal. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering personalized care to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Heart health is a top priority at American Hospital Clinic. Being one of the experts for the treatment of cardiology in Qatar we are equipped with advanced technology to diagnose and treat various heart conditions. Whether you need a routine check-up or specialized treatment, our cardiologists provide comprehensive care to ensure your heart is in the best hands.

Blog Post 8- A Heart Healthy Diet (Research)

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in most racial groups. According to the Center for Disease Control, someone dies of a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States. Whether we want to make diet and lifestyle changes or not, it is clear that the standard American diet of fast food, frozen meals, and sugar laden drinks does not have a positive impact on heart health. It is clear that there is a problem here with the American diet that must be changed.

The American Heart Association reminds people that “it's the overall pattern of your choices that counts.” A heart healthy diet is about intentionality. Being aware of the foods you consume, and taking into account how these foods make you feel is important. Any foods that are ultra processed and “snack” type foods should not be the bulk of your daily diet. According to the AHA, a heart healthy diet consists of a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy sources of protein (mostly plant based proteins but if you eat meat then lean and unprocessed is best), liquid non-tropical vegetable oils, minimally processed foods, small amounts of added sugar, little to no salt, and limited to no alcohol intake.

While most of us aren’t willing to make all of these changes, it is absolutely possible for us to make some of these changes. Any intentional steps to a healthier you will result in a healthier heart and life. The American Heart Association also suggests knowing your calorie intake, and even tracking calories to stay within a healthy weight range. Their recommendation concerning physical exercise is to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. They suggest looking for ways to implement exercise into your daily routine so that you can make it a healthy lifestyle habit. Ideally, we would want to spread exercise throughout different days of the week.

Even though we Americans live in a busy and bustling society, if we take time to be intentional about our food and diet choices, we can protect our heart health. This subject is personal to me because diabetes runs in my family, and it’s not something I want personally to experience. I have seen the pain associated with heart disease, and this encourages me to be persistent in my health, fitness, and wellness journey because I know it has lasting consequences. Though I sometimes fall prey to sweet treats, sugar laden drinks, and French fries from McDonalds, I am learning healthy food swaps and practical ways to fit exercise into my weekly routine. I am no expert, but I have grown in my health journey because of this class project, and for that I am grateful.

The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations | American Heart Association

Heart Disease Facts | cdc.gov

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World Heart Day is an opportunity for everyone to stop and consider what you are doing (or not) to protect your heart. Did you know that it’s not only diet that impacts your heart health but also stress, and the environment around you. Psychological stress in fact can double heart attack risk. Resisting harmful coping mechanisms and bad habits induced by stress helps maximize our individual heart health. Get the right help and protect your heart today!