Heart disease can affect anyone, Yet many still believe it won’t happen to them. That’s why it’s so important to know about your risk factors and what you can do about them. [50]
Examples of risk factors you can not control: [35]
- Family history of heart disease
- Advancing Age
- Race
Examples of risk factors you can control: [35]
- Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
- Smoking
- High Cholesterol, High LDL (bad cholesterol), Low HDL (good cholesterol)
- Physical inactivity
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Being overweight
Here are a few tips to remember: [36]
- Don’t smoke
- Eat healthy foods (low fat, salt and cholesterol)
- Be physically active
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Control high blood pressure
- Cut down on alcohol
Finally Get regular medical check-ups and talk to your doctor about ways for protection against heart attacks and disease.