Five Medication-free Strategies To Prevent Heart Disease
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Five Drug-Free Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but it doesn't have to impact your life. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, here are five strategies to protect your heart without medication.
1. Avoid Tobacco
Smoking and tobacco products are major risks for heart complications. No form of smoking is safe. Studies show that all tobacco products, including smokeless options and low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes, as well as secondhand smoke, are harmful. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,800 dangerous chemicals that damage blood vessels, leading to heart attacks. Smoking also increases heart rate and blood pressure. Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke reduces oxygen in the bloodstream, further raising blood pressure. Women who smoke and use birth control face higher risks of heart attack and stroke, especially if they're over 35.
2. Stay Active
Regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of fatal heart disease. Coupled with a healthy diet, it’s even more effective. Physical activity helps control weight, preventing obesity-related heart risks. It also reduces the likelihood of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and stress. Health guidelines recommend 30-60 minutes of exercise at least four times a week. Simple activities like walking can greatly reduce heart disease risk.
3. Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet
A nutritious diet lowers heart disease risk. Limit fats and incorporate fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. The type of food matters more than quantity. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, flaxseed oil, walnut oil, soybean oil, and canola oil, help prevent heart disease and lower blood pressure. Also, minimize alcohol consumption to further reduce risk.
4. Maintain a Healthy Weight
Keep your Body Mass Index (BMI) within the healthy range, below 25. A higher BMI indicates increased risk of heart disease and related health issues. Remember, muscle weighs more than fat, so BMI can be higher if you're muscular. Regular health screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol are crucial, as unmanaged levels can damage the heart. Aim for blood pressure under 120/80 mm Hg and cholesterol within 130.
Preventing heart disease pays off in the long run. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is one of the most effective ways to combat heart disease.
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