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1 Hospital and wards
2 Human body
3 Musculoskeletal system
4 Circulatory system
5 Digestive system
6 Respiratory system
7 Urinary system
8 Nervous system
9 Reproductive system
10 Integumentary system
11 Vitamins
12 Help your heart
13 What is a hayfever
14 HIV
15 Smoking
16 Exercise
17 Eat variety of food
18 Surgery
19 Are you happy
20 Anxiety, depression
21 Nursing career
22 Admission
23 Nursing process
24 Physical health
25 Florence Nightingale
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12 A/ HELP YOUR HEART
If you are very overweight, you are more likely to get a heart attack. But there is good news too. Scientific research has shown that by losing weight, you can cut your risk of heart disease. Many overweight people improved their conditions after losing only some of their extra weight. Many of those who kept the weight off were able to reduce their medication or even stop it altogether.
The most common form of heart disease among adults is called coronary heart disease. It occurs when the arteries bringing oxygen-rich blood to your heart get ´furred up´. Angina occurs when your heart does not receive enough blood. A heart attack occurs if a coronary artery becomes completely blocked. Coronary heart disease is usually the result of several factors, including being overweight and eating too many saturated fats. Other factors include family history, smoking, and not taking enough exercise. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease. High blood cholesterol increases your risk of coronary heart disease.
Over the years, slimming has become big business. There have been many slimming crazes. But there is no miracle cure. ´Crash´ diets are usually unbalanced and designed to be used for only a few weeks. Although some can be effective in the short run, most people find that they put weight back as soon as they return to normal eating. The only way to lose weight permanently is to change your eating habits.
Is it a good idea to eat much food and become overweight? Why/ why not?
What diseases of the circulatory system do you know?
What can we do to help our heart?
Do you try to keep healthy lifestyle? If so, in what way?
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