It comes out of nowhere - the person is barely in their 40s, in good shape, and has no known heart-related complications prior, but the next thing you know, they have fallen victim to such untimely death.
According to reports, autopsies on many of the victims of cases have shown that they died due to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder to pump blood.
These are some signs and symptoms of Cardiomyopathy that you should be wary of, so you do need become a statistic.
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, especially with physical exertion
- Constant fatigue
- Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, abdomen and veins in the neck
- Diziness/lightheadedness
- Fainting during physical activity
- Irregular heartbeats (Arrhytmias)
- Chest pain, especially after physical exertion or heavy meals
- Heart murmurs (unusual sounds associated with heartbeats)
Here are some ways you can practice a healthy lifestyle to prevent an untimely demise:
Cut down on the fast food
Treating yourself now and then to a McDonald's meal is fine, but make sure you keep it to a minimal level.
Eat more berries, vegetables, oatmeals, fruits and consume more water than soft drinks.
Stop smoking, vaping
Smoking does not only cause cancer, emphysema and stroke, but also weakens your cardiovascular system. Besides fixing your health, quitting smoking also means you get to save more money to buy more beneficial things.
Do regular medical check-ups
Just because you are young, doesn't mean you don't have to meet the doctor often.
Make sure you conduct full medical check-up at least twice a year.
Do not overexert yourself
If you are tired, give yourself some rest. You don't need to push yourself if you know that you have exceeded your capability.
Control your booster supplements intake
Youngsters nowadays are more inclined to consume booster supplements to increase their stamina or performance at the gym, for example. Unregulated intake of these supplements can lead to heart-related complications, especially when such products are not endorsed by the relevent authorities.
It is best to seek the advice of a medical practitioner/pharmacist before deciding on/taking a supplement
Just relax
A lot of people, especially men, think that working out or sweating it out is the best way to release tension.
However, the best way to unwind is to get ample rest and let your body's natural process to heal itself.
Hope the sharing above has helped you learn some ways to keep a healthy lifestyle and prevent a premature departure.
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