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John Mitchell, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Utah Valley says, “Proper care and maintenance of your heart is vital to prevent high blood pressure and possible heart disease later in life. Our hearts are the engines of our bodies, much like the Hemi engine of a muscle car. You’d take the proper care to maintain your car’s engine; it’s time you treat your body’s engine the same.
Dr. Mitchell said everyone needs to focus on following three essential components for proper heart maintenance:
Following these three simple tips “equal a healthy, happier heart” and extend the life of our engine, and our heart.
If you’re looking for help to start maintaining your heart properly, a free Heart Guide eBook that includes printable tracking sheets for exercise, diet and sleep is available for download. It explains the reality of high blood pressure and the dangers associated with it. High blood pressure affects all ages, and it affects people even when they may appear healthy. Taking care of your heart now can prevent high blood pressure or other heart issues later.