{"id":12097,"date":"2020-08-29T07:54:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-29T07:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/health-is-wealth\/"},"modified":"2021-04-07T09:28:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T09:28:58","slug":"health-is-wealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/health-is-wealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Health is wealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good health is our greatest source of wealth. Without it, we would not have the energy, strength and confidence to succeed, to love and to enjoy life. Without it, we don&#8217;t really have anything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dear Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the core of our being, our hearts beat every second, 24 hours a day, never resting, to keep us alive and well. \u00a0World Heart Day on 29 September reminds us to take special care of this incredible hard-working organ that pumps life-giving blood containing oxygen and nutrients throughout our bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How healthy are we? The grim facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide, claiming approximately one million lives globally each year.<\/li>\n<li>Approximately 225 people die of heart attacks or strokes in South Africa every day.<\/li>\n<li>Not only do the elderly suffer; in fact, half of the people who die from heart attacks in this country are below 65 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The good news <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although the statistics are staggering, the good news is that <strong>80% of heart diseases and strokes can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Losing excess weight and maintaining a healthy weight<\/li>\n<li>Eating healthy foods and beverages<\/li>\n<li>Staying active<\/li>\n<li>Managing blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Reducing blood sugar levels<\/li>\n<li>Quitting smoking<\/li>\n<li>Controlling cholesterol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even small changes can make a huge difference to your health, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reducing salt, sugar and processed fat intake,<\/li>\n<li>Increasing fruit and vegetables in your diet,<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping 7-8 hours a day<\/li>\n<li>Taking regular walks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Know your numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep a check on your health by having your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar tested at least once a year. \u00a0Your doctor may recommend medication to keep your levels healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic and debilitating illnesses and conditions. Make a decision to feel good and take care of your health. For more information and support, contact the LifeAssist National Contact Centre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good health is our greatest source of wealth. 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