| It is one of the most common causes of death | | | | because of the pressure that is placed on your heart |
| amongst both men and women, but there are | | | | when your body has to carry around all that extra fat. |
| strategies to prevent heart disease. | | | | - Stay away from crash-diets. They do not work and |
| Contrary to popular belief, heart attacks are not just a | | | | are often not very good for your body. Just live |
| male problem, it happens to women too! Though it is | | | | healthier! |
| linked to your genetics and family background, you can | | | | - Drinking is also a huge no-no. Limit your drinking to |
| prevent heart disease and live longer! Here are the | | | | two a day, if necessary. Or drink only on social |
| most recommended strategies to prevent heart | | | | occasions. |
| disease: | | | | - If you already have high blood pressure, your doctor |
| - Stop Smoking! Smoking does not just lead to cancer; | | | | can prescribe medication if necessary. |
| it leads to damage of your heart and blood vessels | | | | These are a few simple strategies to prevent heart |
| and causes high blood pressure. This is the first action | | | | illnesses. They are easy to follow and you can begin |
| you must take to be healthier. | | | | slowly, you do not have to make a drastic change to |
| - Watch what you eat! Beware of food full of | | | | your lifestyle. A little bit each day will make a huge |
| saturated and Trans fats, like junk food. Of course, do | | | | difference! You do not have to accept this disease as |
| not cut all fat out of your diet. There are good fats, like | | | | inevitable if you have it in your family. |
| fish, if eaten in moderation with a balanced diet. The | | | | Once you begin your journey to a healthier lifestyle, it is |
| best way to make sure you are eating the correct | | | | important to get a regular check-up from your doctor. |
| fats for your heart is to check food labels and try to | | | | He/she will check your blood pressure and cholesterol |
| eat out less. This not only prevents heart disease, it | | | | levels. This is a great way to monitor your progress |
| also helps make your heart healthier! | | | | and see if your strategies to prevent heart disease |
| - Along with a healthier diet, you need to exercise and | | | | are working for you, and what improvements you can |
| fight the flab. Obesity can cause heart attacks | | | | make to your life. |