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2024-10-04

8 Habits to Help You Reclaim Heart Health: PatientsForce Supports Taiwan Life Employees' Wellness

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. However, simple lifestyle changes made daily can significantly reduce the risk. In a recent employee health promotion seminar co-organized by PatientsForce and Taiwan Life, more than 150 employees participated. Head nurse Ding Yu-zhi emphasized the importance of preventing cardiovascular disease. 

Data shows that by adopting the following 8 habits, you can significantly improve heart health:

  1. Control Blood Pressure: The First Step in Risk Management
    According to the 2022 Taiwan Hypertension Guidelines, keeping blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by nearly 30%. Regular home blood pressure monitoring can detect abnormalities early, protecting your health.
  2. Eat Fruits and Vegetables Daily, Increase Health Benefits by 13%
    Research indicates that consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables daily can reduce all-cause mortality by 13%. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can significantly lower the risk of heart attack.
  3. Maintain Ideal Weight
    Obesity is a high-risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Data shows that maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 can greatly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Losing 1 kg of weight reduces the risk of heart disease, with sustained effects over time.
  4. Exercise for 5 Minutes a Day to Strengthen Your Heart
    It doesn't require much time; exercising for at least 5 minutes a day at moderate intensity, such as brisk walking or stair climbing, can significantly improve cardiopulmonary function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%.
  5. Get Enough Sleep to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
    According to the American Heart Association, sleeping 7 to 9 hours a night not only helps lower blood pressure but also keeps blood sugar levels stable, reducing the risk of heart disease.
  6. Control Cholesterol, Reduce Risk by 22%
    For every 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL cholesterol, the risk of cardiovascular disease decreases by 22%. By eating a healthy diet and undergoing regular checkups, you can effectively manage cholesterol and maintain heart health.
  7. Manage Blood Sugar, Reduce Heart Disease Risk by 37%
    For diabetic patients, reducing HbA1c by 1% can lower the risk of myocardial infarction by 37%. Therefore, managing blood sugar is crucial for heart health.
  8. Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol to Protect Your Heart
    Within one year of quitting smoking, the risk of heart disease decreases by 50%. Additionally, reducing alcohol consumption can help control blood pressure and protect your heart health.

 

Promoting Health: A Win-Win for Companies and Employees

The satisfaction rate of this seminar reached 95.2%, with approximately 60% of employees or their family members facing issues related to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia (the "three highs"). This highlights the urgency of personal and family health management and underscores the impact these issues have on employee well-being and job stability.

PatientsForce, part of the Caihong Health Group, collaborates with corporate occupational health programs through its MediPASS platform to provide health promotion seminars for numerous companies each year. These seminars cover topics such as obesity management, cardiovascular disease prevention, digital health management, family care solutions, and Long-term Care 2.0 support. This initiative helps companies achieve their employee care goals under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), creating a healthier and more satisfying workplace.

Inquire about our 2025 seminar plans to safeguard the health of your company and employees.