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Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for approximately 20.5 million deaths per year. This topic covers the science of heart health, risk factors, protective strategies, and the global patterns that explain why some populations thrive while others suffer disproportionately from heart disease.
📅 Created: 2/10/2026, 12:17:38 AM
- Eat fermented foods at every meal like Koreans and Japanese 5
- Join or create a lifelong social support circle like Okinawa's moai 5
- Alternate hot and cold exposure like the Nordic sauna tradition 4
- Drink wine with food, never alone - the Mediterranean rule 4
- Cook with spices daily like Indian, Mediterranean, and Asian cultures 4
- Use bitter herbs and digestifs before or after meals 4
- Use ginseng and adaptogenic herbs as Koreans and Peruvians do 4
- Accept imperfection and cultivate purpose like wabi-sabi and ikigai 4
- Spend time in nature deliberately like the Japanese practice shinrin-yoku 4
- Walk as transport, not exercise - like the Japanese and Danish 5
- Take a short afternoon nap like the Greeks and Spanish 5
- Drink herbal tea 2-3 times daily as the Greeks and Japanese do 5
- Practice daily bathing rituals for blood pressure and stress 5
- Never eat alone - make every meal a social ritual 5
- Eat whole, minimally processed foods as your daily staple 5
- Reduce sugar and eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages 5
- Get preventive screening for blood pressure and cholesterol 5
- Practice portion control and stop eating before you are full 5
- Eat fermented foods daily to support gut and heart health 5
- Manage chronic stress through social connection and relaxation 4
- Get 7 hours of sleep aligned with your cultural norm 4
- Avoid binge drinking and prefer wine with meals if you drink 4
- Drink green tea or coffee daily for polyphenol protection 4
- Build physical activity into daily life through walking 5