According to new research, it appears that adhering to a set of heart health metrics may hold the key to living a longer life. In fact, people who strongly adhere to these metrics may live close to a decade longer than those who do not follow them. While this may sound daunting and difficult to achieve, the metrics themselves are relatively simple and straightforward. They include factors such as maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. By following these guidelines, individuals can hopefully increase their chances of living a long and healthy life.
The study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, measured adherence to a set of lifestyle behaviors and health factors known as Life’s Essential 8. Using a 100-point scale, researchers gave participants a cardiovascular health score for each of the eight components ranging from low (scoring under 50), moderate (50 to 79), or high (80 or higher). They also calculated an overall cardiovascular health score.
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Researchers found that participants with the highest overall scores had an average of 8.9 more years of life expectancy at age 50 than those with the lowest scores. Approximately 42% of the gain in life expectancy was attributable to fewer cardiovascular-related deaths.
However, nearly 58% of life years gained from following Life’s Essential 8 were not related to cardiovascular disease. This indicates the true impact of maintaining good heart health and how it extends to other causes of death.
What Are Life’s Essential 8?
The guidelines set by the American Heart Association, which are referred to as “Life’s Essential 8” encourage eating a healthy diet, not using tobacco products, being physically active, managing weight, getting the right amount of sleep, and controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Previous studies have found that adults who adhere to these metrics may live longer without chronic disease than those with lower scores. This study adds to the mounting evidence that suggests Life’s Essential 8 can help people modify their lifestyles to live longer.
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Keeping the heart strong and healthy is vital for enjoying a high quality of life as you age. As this study show, simple lifestyle factors can help with heart health. Along with the eight metrics outlined, ensuring your body is getting the vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy is essential. Heart Rescue was designed to help support and promote cardiovascular health using a variety of ingredients, including omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, magnesium, and hawthorn extract. This formula’s health benefits can help strengthen the heart muscle, support circulation, and help reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
