Posted by Health Handouts | Posted in Health Tips, Wellness Tips | Posted on 23-08-2010
Here are some ways you can decrease your risk of heart disease –
Quit smoking
o Smokers have more risk for heart attack as nonsmokers.
Know your cholesterol levels
o Talk with your healthcare provider about what your goals should be.
Control high blood pressure (BP)
o Be sure to take your blood pressure medicines as directed.
o Make sure to keep your blood pressure less than 140 / 90.
Be sure to get active
o Be physically active every or most days of the week.
o Attempt activities like gardening or walking.
Be sure to eat right and lower your cholesterol
o Be certain to eat a heart-healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol.
o Be sure to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Achieve and maintain a healthful weight
o Be certain to eat right and be active.
Manage stress
o Be certain to use stress and anger management techniques to reduce your risk.
Control diabetes
o Make sure to take your diabetes medicines as directed.
o Monitor your blood sugars.
o Follow your diabetes consuming plan.