Did you know your heart beats around 115,000 times per day and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day? Even though the heart weighs only around 1 pound its essential role in the body is like no other, and that’s why keeping your emotional and physical health in check is critical. The good news is, an estimated 80% of cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are preventable., however, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer. Here are eight steps to prevent heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
Stop smoking
If you smoke, quit. If someone in your household smokes, encourage them to quit. We know it's tough. But it's tougher to recover from a heart attack or stroke or to live with chronic heart disease. Commit to quit. We're here to help if you need it.
Aim for a healthy weight
Obesity is highly prevalent in America, not only for adults but also for children. Fad diets and supplements are not the answer. Good nutrition, controlling calorie intake and physical activity are the only way to maintain a healthy weight. Obesity places you at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance, a precursor of type 2 diabetes — the very factors that heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help tell you if your weight is healthy.
Manage diabetes
At least 68% of people >65 years of age with DM die of some form of HD; 16% die of stroke . Other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity can greatly increase a person with diabetes’ chance of developing cardiovascular disease.
Reduce stress
A few studies have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person's life that may affect the risk factors for heart disease and stroke. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would. Research has even shown that stress reaction in young adults predicts middle-aged blood pressure risk.
The heart is part of your body’s circulatory system. It’s made up of the atria, ventricles, valves, and various arteries and veins so keeping your heart healthy is important as ever! These are some of the many tips that will help you lead a healthy lifestyle. Adolf Funeral Home and Cremation Services prides itself on providing exemplary customer services. We take every measure to ensure you are satisfied with all your funeral planning and burial needs during this sensitive time of grief and mourning and will do whatever it takes to make our positive workplace environment translate to your experience with us. Adolf Funeral Home has been serving the Berwyn and Willowbrook areas for a number of years. We pride ourselves on being large enough to provide professionalism and reliability, yet small enough to provide personalized service. To discover more about how we can serve your needs, please visit our website or call one of our locations today.
Sources:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/life-after-a-heart-attack/lifestyle-changes-for-heart-attack-prevention
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