Commemorating World Heart Day, Check Out 4 Easy Ways To Maintain Heart Health

Illustration of maintaining heart health. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Every September 29 is celebrated by World Heart Day. This commemoration is an effort to make people more aware of the importance of maintaining heart health.

As is known, heart disease is still one of the highest causes of death in the world. Therefore, the public must be aware of it and maintain heart health as in the following simple ways.

1. Consumption of good food for the heart

Quoted from the Mayo Clinic, on Monday, September 29, 2025, it is very important to adopt a healthy diet because it has a good effect on the heart. Good foods for heart health include vegetables and fresh fruits, nuts, fatless meat and fish, whole grains, and healthy fats such as olive oil and avocado.

2. Maintain sleep quality

Another simple tip to maintain heart health is to ensure good daily sleep quality. This is because lack of sleep and lack of quality increases the risk of various diseases, ranging from heart attack disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, to depression.

3. Move actively

Regular physical and exercise activities are carried out every day can reduce the risk of heart disease. By moving actively, it can keep weight healthy and reduce the risk of other diseases that burden the heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

4. Manage stress well

Stress is an unavoidable health disorder, especially with the pressures of everyday life. However, when stress hits, you have to manage it well.

This is because stress that occurs continuously and is not managed properly can trigger high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease. Therefore, try to manage stress by exercising, doing hobbies, meditation, and if it is at a severe stage, consult with experts.