As the weather gets warmer, changes occur in our body’s adaptation to winter. While cold weather physiologically causes more nutrition and inactivity, as the weather gets warmer, activity increases and a diet consisting mostly of summer fruits and vegetables is adopted. Specialist Doctor İsmail Erdoğu from the Department of Cardiology said, “Getting plenty of sun in summer, spending time in parks, and doing family activities outdoors not only makes us happy, but also reduces the risks of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.”
“EXPERIENCED A SUNNY DAY TO THE FULLEST REDUCES YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE”
Stating that walks outdoors during the summer months cause happiness hormones to increase in the body, Erdoğu said, “Getting plenty of sun, reading books in parks in free time, spending time with children, doing things that will make life valuable not only makes us happy, but also connects us to life. In other words, for a long and Beautiful summer days help people stay away from unhealthy habits. Things that make people healthy and happy will also positively affect the environment they belong to, thus reducing risks such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke. While salt consumption and smoking increase the risk of heart disease, social problems such as sadness, stress and loneliness, which are not often mentioned, also have an effect on heart diseases. Therefore, when summer comes, you should enjoy the season, get plenty of sun, enjoy a sunny day with your children, your lover and your spouse. “Living reduces your risk of heart disease,” he said.
“OUR BODY IS TOO BEAUTIFUL TO SIT ON THE SOFA”
Specialist emphasizes that the weight gained in winter can be lost much more easily with activities such as regular morning walks, cycling and swimming. Dr. İsmail Erdoğu said, “Nature will attract you anyway. Even if you just look at the small gardens around you or the roadsides, when you see how nature wakes up, you will realize that you too need to go out of your home. The human body is so ergonomic and its joints are so adapted to nature. Our bodies sit on seats. It’s too perfect for lying on the sofas and watching TV for hours. So our body says, ‘Take me out, let me enjoy the summer. The more I walk, the happier I will be, my blood pressure will normalize, the more I look at nature, the more I will be free from my chains.’ “With the inspiration we will receive, we will desire to rejuvenate, chart a new path and live a healthier life,” he said.
