The heart works tirelessly to keep us alive. Its time we understand and appreciate some facts about it. The Library of Science’s Mystery series has reported that the heart is the most hard working muscle in our body. It pumps 2,500 gallons of blood everyday with the ability to beat 3 billion times in a lifetime.

Too much sitting can also cause harm to your heart. A survey on 30,000 people from as many as 52 countries revealed that those who own a car and a T.V were a risk of a heart disease that is 27 percent greater than those who do not own these.One way to deal with this kind of lifestyle is to bring a change in food habits. Including fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, high fibre gains and olive oils rich with monounsaturated fats can be very beneficial. People with a heart problem must follow this diet in order to avoid another episode of a heart attack. Interestingly, such a diet can be successful in keeping you healthy even without weight loss.

Did you know? Pollution can harm not only your lung but also your heart. Its true! It has been found that greater exposure to different kinds of pollution can cause an increased risk of arrhythmias. So, remember to take care of the heart that works so hard for you.

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