
Don’t treat heart disease as fate. Although there are some risk factors (family history, s3x, age) that we are not able to control, there are some risk factors (healthy lifestyle) that we can control. Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps to prevent most of the heart disease in future. Here are some tips for you to prevent heart disease
Take responsibility for your health
The best method for the prevention against heart disease and stroke is to understand the risks and treatment options. The greatest chance of getting heart disease is your ignorance or misinformation. Hence the first step is to take responsibility for your health.
Know your risks
The most affecting risk factor for heart disease is “your age”. How older you are, the chance of getting heart disease will be greater. The secondly affecting risk factor for heart disease is “your genetic make-up”. We all heard that if your parents, grandparents, or other relatives were afflicted with or died of heart disease, diabetes or stroke, your chance of going down with it will be much greater.
Don't smoke or use tobacco
Carbon monoxide present in cigarette smoke can replace some of the oxygen in your blood causing an increase in your blood pressure and heart rate. As a result your heart has to work harder to supply enough oxygen. Hence cigarette smoking and second-hand exposure to smoke increases the chance for getting of heart disease and stroke. Chemicals in tobacco can cause coronary artery disease. Hence using tobacco increases the chance for getting of heart disease.
Maintain a healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure is called as “the silent killer”. High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause wear and tear for lining of your blood vessels (narrowing of blood vessels) resulting in coronary artery disease. Hence, the higher your blood pressure, the greater will be your chance of getting heart disease.
Reduce stress
Stress is regarded as a contributing cardiovascular disease. You can reduce your stress by observing regular exercise, adequate sleep, striving for a good marriage, laughing, volunteering or attending religious services, watching TV or hearing music. Try to avoid situations or people who make you anxious or angry.
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