There are approximately 945,000 deaths due to heart disease annually. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among people and amount to more than the next 5 top reasons for deaths combined. Knowing your risks of heart attack can help you make some changes in your lifestyle and prevent you from becoming part of this concerning statistic.
If you are a woman over 55 years of age and a man over 45, start taking the proper precautions. Make sure to visit your Dr. regularly and make the changes in your lifestyle which can help you add a couple of great decades to your life. Your sex and age are a factor when dealing with heart attack.
Know your family history. If any of your immediate members have had a stroke or heart attack, you should be making the correct decisions to protect your heart.
Your medical history is EXTREMELY important as well. If you’ve suffered from a stroke, disease of the leg arteries or sickle cell anemia, make sure you are being cautious and taking the proper precautions. You are at greater risk of a heart attack.
Your blood pressure could be a factor for suffering from a heart attack. Make sure to keep your blood pressure below 140/90. Make the changes in your diet and seek medical attention to get your blood pressure under control.
Smoking or second hand smoke is harmful and contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Stop smoking for your heart’s benefit!
Your total cholesterol should be under 200 and your good cholesterol higher than 40. Make sure to be aware of what your cholesterol numbers are and aim to keep them at a healthy range for your heart’s sake.
Be active! A person, especially with any of the above mentioned, should engage in daily physical activity. Make it a goal to exercise 30 minutes a day. This will help you keep your heart healthy.
Being overweight (i.e., 20 lbs higher than your ideal weight)is a concern. Stay healthy in order to protect your heart from a heart attack.
Diabetes is another chronic disease which increases the risk of heart attack. Make sure to manage it properly to live a healthier longer life.
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