Warning Lights You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Your heart has a dashboard too. Warning signals like your pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen flow matter. Half of cardiac deaths strike without symptoms, which is why ignoring fatigue, poor sleep, or stress is like driving with the “check engine” light on.

Listening to your body means noticing subtle shifts like shortness of breath, irregular rhythms, rising pressure. These are not inconveniences; they are alerts. Just as you wouldn’t ignore a flashing light in your car, you shouldn’t dismiss the warning signals your body sends.

Your heart deserves regular maintenance: potassium-rich foods, restorative sleep, daily movement, and routine checkups. Prevention is not complicated, it’s consistency. And yes, we all 'cheat' however, the best part of this is setting a goal and the discipline we use to get back on track before it becomes difficult.

Small choices, mean simple, easily attainable versus drastic changes are to be repeated over time, protect against sudden breakdowns. Think of wellness as fuel: hydration, balanced meals, stress management, and rest keep your engine running smoothly. Don’t wait for a crisis. Prevention is power.

To Your Heath, Cynthia Malone