Heart health is one of the major and most important concerns among people across the world, mostly when people are losing their lives to cardiovascular diseases across the globe. According to experts, poor diet, unregulated exercise, and genetic factors often lead to high cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes while dramatically impacting the health of a person’s heart.

A healthy heart is the secret to a longer life, so it is important to minimize your risk of heart disease by keeping your heart strong. There are many factors that doctors use to gauge the health of a patient’s heart. A few of these include:

Doctors say for a healthy heart, your blood pressure should ideally either be at 120/80 mm Hg or lower than that. If your systolic pressure is at 130 or higher or your diastolic pressure gets to 90 or above, then it is considered elevated. It is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly and if your condition does not change, see a healthcare professional for observation and testing immediately.

The most accurate way to know what your blood pressure is is by having it measured.

Cholesterol is needed by your body to build healthy cells, but only at healthy levels. High cholesterol levels can either be due to genetic reasons or a result of an unhealthy lifestyle.

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are good fats that help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, along with reducing LDL or bad cholesterol levels and increasing levels of good cholesterol or HDL. These are found in olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, and fish. On the other hand, bad or saturated fats are present in high-fat meats and dairy products.

For adults, total cholesterol levels under 200 mg/dl are considered healthy. However, readings of 200–239 mg/dl are treated as borderline high, and readings from 240 mg/dl onwards as high. Healthy LDL should be less than 100 mg/dL, and HDL greater than 40 mg/dL.

If you are able to perform moderately intense physical activities like walking, running, or lifting weights without having any kind of chest pain, chest tightness, or breathlessness, your heart is supplying your body with the oxygen levels it needs, and you have a healthy heart.

If these activities cause you to lose your breath and require you to stop a certain activity, be aware of this and take notice.

Another important sign of a healthy heart is having good energy levels throughout the day. If you feel tired throughout the day and have difficulty performing daily activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or walking, you may be experiencing fatigue. Your heart may not pump enough blood to meet your body's needs.

Snoring at night or daytime fatigue could be signs of sleep apnea, which increases the risk of high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation.

Oral health

Good oral health indicates a healthy heart. According to experts, those with healthier gums have lower blood pressure and respond better to medication as well.

According to studies, adults with severe oral issues like gum diseases and infections are more likely to have high blood pressure levels. Another study says that those who brushed less than twice a day had a threefold increased risk of having or dying from a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke.

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