Focus on heart health: This is how we protect our most important organ!

Focus on heart health: This is how we protect our most important organ!

Börde, Deutschland - What moves us in Cologne today? The fascination for the heart that strikes tirelessly day by day and provides our body with vital nutrients and oxygen is the focus of our considerations. Whether in nature or in medicine, the topic is varied and multifaceted.

Did you know that the octopus has three hearts? A central heart pumps blood into body and head, while two other hearts supply the respiratory organs with oxygen. This is particularly impressive when you consider that the tentacles of the octopus with its three hearts have to be perfectly coordinated in order to be able to swim and hunt effectively. Nature has produced huge solutions here, because the word "octopus" comes from ancient Greek and means something like "eightfoot". This fauna is not only fascinating, but also teaches us a lot about the cycles of life that combine us all. Geolino reports that an octopus is able to score a diameter of up to nine meters with its arms-an impressive ability!

The human heart: motor of life

let's look back at the human heart, which weighs around 300 grams and beats about 60 to 80 times a minute. It is the central organ of our circulatory system and often referred to as the "engine of life". But cardiovascular diseases in particular are the most common causes of death worldwide. In Switzerland, for example, there are over 20,000 deaths annually due to such diseases. This is about a third of all deaths in the country - an alarming number that should stimulate us to think. BAG indicates different risk factors that we can actively address.

The most important risk factors include unhealthy lifestyles such as lack of exercise, obesity and unhealthy nutrition. But high blood pressure and an increased cholesterol level also play a crucial role. But don't worry! The good news is that simple changes in the lifestyle can be reduced by many of these risks. Regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep contribute significantly to heart health. Stress reduction and waiver of nicotine are also important steps to protect the heart.

cardiovascular diseases recognize and act

The variety of cardiovascular diseases is large and ranges from high blood pressure to heart attacks to strokes. A heart attack that is triggered by the constipation of a coronary jar can be fatal if it is not quickly traded. The symptoms vary depending on which part of the cardiovascular is affected. Brain infarcts can also be dangerous due to the circulatory disorder in the brain and cause multi -layered symptoms.

That is why it is important to pay attention to your own health and to take regular care examinations. The German Heart Foundation e.V. offers comprehensive information on heart health and can be valuable support on the way to a healthier life. Tips on risk minimization are essential to always pay attention to the heart and to give health.

As we see, the heart is not only a fascinating organ that gives us life, but also a sign of our general well -being. By taking care of our heart, we take care of our entire body. So let's keep our hearts healthy!