The heart is the engine of our body, but over the course of life there are many factors why it can lose its rhythm or show weaknesses. For this reason, the OÖNachrichten, together with the Ordensklinikum Linz, dedicated a whole day to this important organ, which was attended by around 700 readers.
In Austria, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death in women over 65 and men over 45. That’s why you should pay close attention to this, said Ordensklinikum-Linz managing director Stefan Meusburger at the opening of the event in the Promenade Galleries Upper Austrian news in Linz. His very personal tip: “Don’t take everything to heart, especially the unimportant things. And make sure you stay in balance, don’t do anything forcefully, but rather maintain your joy in life.”
Monika Aichberger, Vice President of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists, recommended drinking hawthorn tea to all healthy people as a preventive measure. “Because it strengthens the heart.” It is also important to have your values checked once a year.
Many visitors to the Health Day took advantage of this opportunity on Wednesday – not only at the stand of the Chamber of Pharmacists, but also students from the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions. Managing director Bettina Schneebauer herself looks after her heart by spending a lot of time in nature “and ensuring a good work-life balance”. VP state parliament member Elisabeth Manhal cycles a lot. “And I eat healthily.”
When the heart stumbles
Experts on the podium explained all the important topics relating to heart health in a simple and understandable way. Primary teacher Martin Martinek explained why rare arrhythmias also need to be treated and how a pacemaker can improve the quality of life. “Many heart diseases can be easily treated or even cured,” the cardiologist also conveyed good news.
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Image: Ordensklinikum/Martin Wiesler
Source: Nachrichten
