Heart Knowledge
Location of heart
Centre of the chest
The substance you should avoid to promote heart health
Cigarettes
One thing you can avoid consuming to promote a healthy heart
- Smoking, too much alcohol
The condition when your heart fails to pump
Heart Failure
The name of BAD cholesterol
LDL
The body system the heart is a part of
Circulatory System
Ways to lower stress
- Daily routine
- Exercise
- Journaling/5 minute gratitude
- Eating balanced meals
Name 2 ways to improve heart health at the facility
- Participate in exercise
- Regularly check blood pressure using an automatic blood pressure machine in the exercise room
The condition when your arteries are clogged with plaque
Atherosclerosis
Name of GOOD cholesterol
HDL
The heart has this many chambers
4 chambers
Stress causes
- Increased risk of stroke and heart attack
- Lack of sleep
You should monitor this regularly and is related to your heart health
Blood pressure
The substance that clogs your arteries
Plaque
Name of GOOD fat
Unsaturated fat
The heart size
The size of a fist
Something you can do to promote a strong healthy heart
Exercise
Foods we can eat to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
- Proteins
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
A type of dysrhythmia
Name of BAD fat
Saturated fat
One function of the heart
Pumps blood to the rest of the body.
List 3 non-modifiable risk factors related to heart health
- Age
- Gender
- Family History
List 3 different ways you can exercise at this facility
- Think & Fit (group exercise)
- Independent exercise
- Walking around the facility
- Walking outdoors
Another word for chest pain
Foods you should avoid to keep arteries clear of plaque
- Processed meat
- Fast food
- Food high in LDL and saturated fats