Ohao, Jessa Mae, Anatomy and Physiology, September 12, 2020

The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. The heart pumps blood to all the
cells of the body through the blood vessels. The blood carries the oxygen that the cells
needed. Cardiovascular diseases is a group of problems that occur when the heart
and blood vessels are not functioning as they should. It is fatal, so it is necessary to
take proper care in due time.
Symptoms of heart disease vary depending on what type of heart disease you may
have. However, there are circumstances that the person may experience difficulty in
breathing or shortness of breath, feeling sick or vomiting, feeling light-headed or faint,
breaking into a cold sweat and becoming pale. Women are more likely to have
shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and back or jaw pain. If you experience these
symptoms you are advised to seek medical help immediately. There are many factors
that triggers any heart diseases. An unhealthy diet is the key reason for heart diseases.
The consumption of food rich in fats and bad cholesterol is the reason for formation of
atherosclerosis and improper blood flow through the arteries respectively.
Atherosclerosis is a thick plaque that is formed in the arteries, it prevents the blood
flow and hinders the proper functioning of the heart. The other reasons that contribute
to heart diseases are lack of exercise, excessive smoking, drugs, consumption of
alcohol, unhealthy lifestyle and most importantly high level of stress.
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reduce your chances of getting heart
diseases. Generally, all exercise prevents any heart diseases but considering cardio
and swimming really helpful as it helps to supply blood to all parts of the body and if
you add light strength it will increase insulin sensitivity so helpful for reducing all
diseases. But your overall lifestyle should be healthy so you need to eat regularly but
not too much. The stronger and healthier your lifestyle habits, you will add more
wellness and vitality to your general life and health.