Many people believe that diagnosing heart health issues requires significant equipment, which is largely true, but some tests can be conducted right at home with a simple hand movement. According to the British newspaper "The Sun," a common and simple test using the thumb can reveal whether a person is at high risk for heart health problems.
This test only requires two simple movements, and then the result appears, allowing individuals to either feel reassured or realize they need to visit a hospital for more accurate tests.
The first step is to fully extend your hand in front of you with the palm facing your face. Then comes the second step. The second step is to turn the thumb inward toward the palm, at which point you should look at the maximum point the finger reaches, as this point serves as the indicator.
If the thumb reaches only the middle of the palm, it means heart health is normal and there is no reason for concern. However, if the thumb reaches the farthest point, or the end of the palm, it indicates potential health risks for the heart.
When a person can move their thumb to a distant point in the palm, it signals a relaxation in the body’s tissues and muscles. Experts say this relaxation serves as an indicator for several disorders in the body, including problems with the aorta, which is the largest artery in the human body as it extends from the heart to the abdomen.
