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 Generally, tobacco consumption is generally linked to lung-related problems and can also affect other body parts such as the heart. Tobacco shows a damaging effect on how lungs function and can damage significant areas of the cardiovascular system in a person's body. Frequent coughing, for example, might be an indication of lung damage caused by inhalation of smoke from tobacco products whereas breathing difficulty could be indicative of damaged blood vessels causing restricted blood flow in some parts of the body. Some long-term consequences may not be noticeable straight away and so it is important to monitor any adverse effect or discomfort that may occur in one's physical being.     While the severe impact caused by tobacco on arteries, veins, and even lungs might not be that apparent immediately, in the long run, it could set you up for a heart attack which is one of several risks associated with smoking. A sudden cardiac arrest could possibly show one day wh...

 It's often discussed but not always practiced – the importance of regular exercise for a healthy heart. While it applies to everyone in general, patients with pre-existing heart diseases and those who have experienced a heart attack, angioplasty, or heart bypass surgery can also benefit from daily exercising because it helps them keep their condition under control. Is exercise worth the effort? Absolutely, say experts. The benefits are endless when it comes to preventing future heart problems and helping current ones by cutting your risk of dying as well as depression and stress. It also improves overall health including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels while giving you more energy to manage your day-to-day life! General workout tips: ·          Pace yourself. Don’t do too much at once. Give all of your muscles time to rest between each workout. ·          Don’t exercise outside w...

 The heart is one of the most essential organs for people. It works as an engine of our body. The heart pumps blood through a ninety-seven-thousand-kilometer-long network of blood vessels. It beats more than 100,000 times a day, clogging more than three billion heartbeats over an average lifetime. It supplies oxygen-rich blood to all the tissues and clears away harmful waste. By keeping our hearts in good shape, we stress less. Here are the two important ways to do this: 1.        Maintaining a healthy lifestyle 2.        Understanding of symptoms that may signal underlying heart disease Heart disease can be caused by several different conditions. These conditions include: ·          Coronary artery disease – diseases involving blood vessels of the heart ·          Arrhythmias- Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) ·   ...