Today's tip may have you asking how in the world can that help my heart health. The tip is to wash your hands often. This decreases your risk of infection from the flu, pneumonia, and things like strep which can directly effect the heart. Strep can actually get into the blood stream and attach the valves of the heart, so it is critical to be careful.
While pneumonia and the flu don't directly attach the heart like strep, the infections can put extra strain on the heart as the lungs are affected. Simply put, wash your hands before you put anything into your mouth. If you have been out meeting people and shaking hands, wash your hands after wards. While this may seem kind of silly, it may be the thing that protects you the most.
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