Here are eight steps that you can take to have a healthy heart and lower your chances of developing cardiovascular disease:
Know your risk factors- It is important to be aware of any risk factors that you may possess.
Make healthy food choices- Your diet can have a major impact on your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
If you’re overweight, get to a healthy weight and maintain it- If you are currently overweight, your odds of developing cardiovascular disease are higher.
Establish and follow a regular exercise program- According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005, it is recommended to reduce the risk of chronic disease to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity most days of the week.
Have your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly- Have your family physician check your cholesterol and blood pressure at least once a year.
If you smoke, you should quit- Smoking is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Get a handle on your stress- Stress may help contribute to heart disease. Stress can also cause your blood pressure to rise and may lead to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking or binging on unhealthy foods.
Don’t ignore possible warning signs- That burning sensation in your chest may simply be the result of heartburn, but it could also be a sign of the presence of cardiovascular disease.
I thought this was a great blog entry maintaining a healthy heart is very important for all people. Your heart is the most important organ in your body so people need to do anything they can to keep it working correctly. I have some serious heart problems so I know how important these 8 steps are to follow.
ReplyDeletehaving a healthy heart is extremly important! people dont realize how important exercise is and how it will effect you in the long run. Beside the fact that its good for you it will make you feel better. Also eating a healthy diet is important. Of course I like to have fast food once in a while but its deffinatly something that you should not consume daily. If you eat it that much it can start effecting your internal organs. Supersize me is a great example of what fast food can do to you. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteAll of these are great tips to reduce your risk of heart disease. I deffinately think of these health risks everyday because i want to stay healthy. Your heart is very important and i feel that exercising and eating healthy are the best ways to a healthy heart.
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