Why are men more prone to being “entangled” by heart disease, and this has to do with these four points, the earlier you know the earlier you can prevent them
The normal functioning of our body depends entirely on the proper functioning of various organs in the body and their cooperation. If we compare our body to a machine, then it has various components inside, such as the intestines, blood vessels, and the five major functional organs – the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Each of them is extremely important for good health, but if we were to say which one is the most crucial, it would be none other than the heart. It is like the engine of our body, directly determining the very existence of life. So in daily life, people often use the beating of the heart as a basis for determining signs of life. In other words, once the heart stops beating, life basically comes to an end. Therefore, taking care of the heart is like taking care of one’s life.
The heart is located on the left side of our chest, beating every minute and every second, providing power for blood circulation with each beat, supplying energy to the lungs for respiration. It is also a very fragile organ. In recent years, due to the accelerated pace of life, more and more people have developed numerous unhealthy habits, leading to an increasing probability of heart problems, especially among men, who seem to be more prone to heart disease.
High stress
Although it has been emphasized for years the importance of gender equality, in relative terms, men face far greater life pressures than women. With the gradual enrichment of material needs, the pressure of survival continues to grow. Therefore, men have to devote more time and energy to work. They often have no time for meals, no time for sleep, resulting in prolonged suppression. When facing stress, women may cry openly, releasing the pressure effectively; but men rarely have time to do so, which can put significant pressure on the heart. In the long term, this can easily lead to heart disease.
Differences in hormone secretion
As we all know, hormone secretion plays a crucial role in the normal functioning of the body. Usually, there is not much difference in hormone secretion types between men and women, except for some variations in the amount of secretion. However, there is one hormone that is entirely different, and that is testosterone secreted by men and estrogen secreted by women. Research has found that estrogen has very good protective effects on blood vessels and the heart, which is a natural advantage for women that men lack. This makes men more susceptible to heart problems.
Smoking and drinking
From a young age, we all know that smoking and drinking can cause serious harm to the body, but many people still cannot resist their appeal. Those with these two bad habits are mostly men, especially middle-aged and elderly men. Smoking not only harms the lungs, and drinking not only harms the liver. The harmful substances in cigarettes and alcohol enter the blood vessels and ultimately accumulate in the heart, significantly increasing the likelihood of heart disease in men.
Excessive obesity
With the improvement in our quality of life and the faster pace of life, many people have developed various unhealthy eating habits, leading to excessive obesity becoming a common occurrence. Statistics show that among all those who are excessively obese, the proportion of men far exceeds that of women. Excessive obesity not only affects one’s appearance but also accumulates a large amount of fat on the body’s surface, which easily exerts pressure on the heart, increases the heart’s beating pressure, reduces heart activity, and naturally easily triggers heart disease.
How to care for the heart
Soak your feet before bed
Soaking your feet is a great daily habit, especially before going to bed. It not only effectively relieves overall stress, helping with relaxation and sleep but also the feet are the periphery of our body’s blood circulation. By soaking the feet, blood vessel elasticity can be enhanced effectively, promoting blood circulation. What’s more, many acupoints are concentrated on the feet. Stimulating them with hot water can effectively enhance heart activity.
Healthy diet
Proper food combinations and good eating habits can have a very protective effect on the heart, while poor eating habits can cause significant harm to the heart. Therefore, if men want to free themselves from the troubles of heart disease, they should ensure adequate nutrition in their daily diet, focus on light and nutritious food, reduce oil, salt, and spicy foods, and eat more oats, nuts, etc.
