It's much easier to take steps to prevent a heart attack than it is to experience one, or to recover from one if you are very lucky. Here are some of the things anyone who is concerned about having a heart attack should take the time to check out.
- Consult your doctor and have him/her assess your heart attack risk factors. Follow his/her advice to control any risk factors you may have.
- If you have high cholesterol, cut saturated fats from your diet. Use cholesterol lowering drugs if you need them. Get daily exercise. Eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily as plant sterols help control cholesterol very effectively.
- Have your blood pressure checked often. If your pressure is higher than 120/80, take steps to reduce it. Get daily exercise. Use medication if necessary. Lose weight.
- Avoid smoking and taking drugs. Smoking cigarettes and taking drugs puts your heart at risk. Stop! Studies have proven that smoking doubles your risk of a heart attack. Each year, over 300,000 Americans die of smoking-related heart disease. Former smokers lower their risk heart attack to normal within ten years of quitting.
- While drinking alcohol in moderation may not put your heart at risk, drinking excessively does. While alcohol flows through your blood stream, blood is less able to nourish the heart. If alcohol in the blood stream is excessive, your heart will be in danger from fewer nutrients and oxygen. So, don't drink excessively.
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
Use these lifestyle hints to keep your heart healthy and strong.
Please always consult your doctor about your health problems. This blog is for information only - Not for diagnosing health conditions.
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