"Love Your Heart Run" was organized by Nestlé Singapore because they would like to give awareness to the people living here on how to take case of their heart. They would like to share the importance of good heart health. It was also their aim to encourage the people to be proactive in taking care of their hearts by having healthy lifestyle.
According to World Health Organization, it was estimated that 17.3 million people died from Cardiovascular disease in 2008 and over 80 per cent of deaths took place in low- and middle-income countries. Currently, this is the leading cause of death globally and it is projected to remain high.
WHO website states that there are key messages to protect our heart health.
1. We have to eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting our salt intake to less than one teaspoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
2. We avoid the tobacco use and unhealthy diet. Physical inactivity increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
3. We should engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
A beautiful face catches the eye, but a beautiful soul conquers the heart.
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