Riskiest Times for Heart Attack

Heart attack is the number one cause of death in almost every country of the Western world. We all know someone who has suffered one, and in the back of our heads we all worry about someday having a heart attack ourselves.

You’re probably aware of many things you can do to minimize the risk of developing heart attack: eat healthy, exercise moderately, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and many other steps.

But did you know that heart attack occurs more frequently at a certain time of the day and during some specific activities? This is the time that you should pay extra attention to how you feel.

That’s why in today’s feature article I’m going to tell you about 6 scary times for heart attack:

1) Early bird doesn’t just get the worm

A recent Harvard study revealed that your risk of heart attack rises 40% in the morning. You see, morning is the time when your body wants you to be most active. Therefore, it loads you with adrenaline and other stress hormones, which increases your blood pressure, creates demand for oxygen and forces your heart to beat harder.

Since most of us don’t drink much water during the night, your body is also partly dehydrated, which makes your blood thicker and harder to pump. All this puts strain on the heart.

One of the healthiest things you can do is drink a big glass of water first thing in the morning. Also, try to schedule things so you can take your time the first hour you’re awake without stress.

2) Another Manic Monday

As if the morning weren’t bad enough, Monday mornings are even riskier. An alarming 20% more heart attacks occur on Monday mornings than other days of the week. This is, of course due to the stress of going back to work after the weekend. Not only the emotional part but also the shift in schedule.

If possible, try to wake up the same time every day of the week. Staying up late and then sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday morning and then having to wake up early on Monday puts quite a strain on your system. Choosing a career where you love waking up to go to work is extremely helpful as well.

3) Stuffing your mouth stuffs your heart

The plaque in the arteries that causes heart attack develops over many years. One meal is not going to suddenly cause narrow arteries. However, studies have shown that big, high fat, high calorie meals put strain on your system that constricts blood vessels and can trigger heart attack.

Indulging yourself in good food occasionally doesn’t have to be harmful. Just keep the portion sizes moderate and eat slowly.

4) On the Potty

Moving the bowels is one of the most private things we can do. Most of us want to have privacy and not be distracted. And we definitely don’t want to experience heart attack at that point.

Bowel movements, however (especially if you’re constipated), put extreme pressure on the chest, slowing down the blood returning back to the heart.

To lower your risk of heart attack on the potty, make sure you eat enough fiber (at least 25 gr/day), drink enough water, and avoid stress.

5) Not all exercises are created equal

Exercising is one of the key elements to improve cardiovascular health and avoid heart attack. Too much, too quickly, however, can have the opposite effect.

If you’re not in good physical shape, begin slowly with walking and light jogging. As your health and stamina improve, you can, and should, engage in more vigorous exercises to strengthen your heart.

Sex is, in the same way, extremely heart-healthy as long as the intensity is not more than the body can handle.

6) Any kind of stressful event

Surveys have revealed that most people fear public speaking above anything. The stress of standing in front of hundreds of people has taken many lives in the form of heart attack.

Take precautions before doing anything you know creates anxiety in your space. If you’re afraid of flying, learn relaxation techniques before taking your flight. If you have to speak in front of a crowd, practice with a small group till you feel confident.

There are, of course, many other situations where heart attack can occur. Always be aware of symptoms, especially if you feel any physical or emotional strain. And always be on the safe side. It’s better to call 911 with a false alarm than needing it after it’s too late.

However, it is best to never suffer heart attack in the first place. Getting your cholesterol and blood pressure under control almost bullet-proofs you against dying from a heart attack or stroke.

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