The World Heart Organisation lists heart disease as the number one killer globally, with 17.9 million deaths per year.
Perch added that what we eat plays a huge role in not just heart health but overall health as well.
The foundation noted with dismay, that many South Africans has become ‘couch potatoes’ and needed to get more active. “Find fun activities to do with family and friends for example dancing, hiking, gardening, going for a brisk walk. Climb stairs instead of using a lift. Set goals and stick with them, remember these goals change as you go along. Try something new like cycling, skipping or skating. For the elderly armchair activities. As long as we are moving it’s a form of physical activity,” Kapp said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
10 South African innovations and inventions that we can be proud ofWe all know that Dr Chris Barnard performed the world’s first heart transplant but there are number of inventions that we as South Africans can be proud of.
Read more »
WATCH: Skating champion Matthew Samuels receives video message from former champ Shirene HumanThe last South African to qualify for the Winter Games was Shirene Human in 1998
Read more »
WATCH: Skating champion Matthew Samuels receives video message from former champ Shirene HumanThe last South African to qualify for the Winter Games was Shirene Human in 1998
Read more »
South Africans love nothing more than a braai for lunch - and the rest of the world agreesSouth Africans' favourite lunchtime grub is a braai, a global survey has revealed.
Read more »
South Africans love nothing more than a braai for lunch - and the rest of the world agreesSouth Africans' favourite lunchtime grub is a braai, a global survey has revealed.
Read more »
Ramaphosa wants South Africans to reflect on values, principle on Heritage DayPresident Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges the dire impact of pandemic had on the arts sector
Read more »