Group 4

Lim Eu Jia, Teh Kai Shin, Kee Tzy Shiuan,

Loi Yi Jie, Tang Joon Hang, Ang Quan Bin

Maintaining a
Healthy Heart
 STRUCTURE
OF THE
HUMAN HEART
 pass nutrients, gases,
hormones & blood cells
Acts as a pump
moving blood
FUNCTIONS to and from our body
cells to help fight
around the OF THE diseases and stabilise
circulation system HUMAN HEART our body temperature
and pH value to
maintain homeostasis.
ACTIVITY
 Women's resting heart rate

H
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A R Men's resting heart rate

R A
T T
E
Coronary Artery Heart Disease
Caused by blockages from plaque buildup in the
coronary arteries Heart
This can lead to a decrease in the flow of oxygen- Diseases
rich blood to the heart which causes a heart
attack
Chest pain (angina)
or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Nausea
 Heart Arrhytimias
Heart Arrhythmias are abnormal or irregular heart
rhythms (beats too fast or too slow)
Diseases - Bradycardia (resting heart rate of fewer than 60
beats/minute, for an adult)
- Tachycardia is a resting heart rate of more than
100 beats/minute.

Racing heartbeat
Dizziness
Chest pain
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart irregularities that develop when a fetus
is growing. Heart
Septal abnormalities are among the most
common congenital heart problems. (holes in Diseases
the septum)

Shortness of breath
Ventricular Fatigue and low energy
Septal Irregular heart rhythm
Defect
WAYS TO MAINTAIN
A HEALTHY HEART

-Decreases your risks of heart

attacks
-Helps you lose weight
-Prevents heart diseases
~ Go for more fish.
~ Fill up on fruit and vegetables.
 - ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Salmon - 1 cup uncooked short-grain rice
- ¾ pounds sushi-grade salmon,
Nigiri Sushi thinly sliced
Step 1 : to form the rice balls (without getting into a sticky situation), dip your hands in a
50/50 solution of water and vinegar. Rinsing the rice under running water before cooking
also removes excess surface starch, which can sometimes make the rice too sticky.
Step 2 : Stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
Step 3 : Thoroughly rinse rice with running water; cook according to package directions.
Spread rice in a large glass baking dish; drizzle with vinegar mixture, and gently fold in to
incorporate.
Step 4 : Form rice mixture into 16 pieces and top with salmon slices.
Get enough sleep
Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep most nights. If you have sleep
apnea, you should be treated as this condition is linked
to heart disease and arrhythmias.

Don't sit for too long at one time

move throughout the day

Avoid secondhand smoke like the plaque

Be firm with smokers that you do not want to be
around environmental smoke and keep children away
from secondhand smoke.
YOGA DANCING

CYCLING WALKING
Importance of maintaining a
healthy heart
1. To maintain cholesterol and blood pressure
High cholesterol levels increase your risk for developing
cardiovascular disease
High B.P. increases our risk of developing all kinds of diseases

2. To reduce feelings of depression

Did you know that cardiovascular disease can increase your
chance of feeling depressed?

3. To lower your risk of developing dementia

Research shows that poor heart health is also associated
with dementia.
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You for
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