6 Steps to Prevent a 心脏病
These simple lifestyle changes can help prevent heart disease.
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits can serve as your best defense against heart disease 和 stroke. Here are 6 things you can do to protect your heart.
- 停止吸烟. Tobacco in any form 和 in any amount is one of the worst things for your heart. Just one cigarette a day increases your chances of heart disease. Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your heart 和 your overall health.
- 冷静下来. Stress isn't healthy. If you're stressed out, chances are that your heart is, too. In addition to the negative health effects of stress on your body, high levels of stress tend to aggravate behaviors such as smoking 和 overeating.
- 减肥. Even modest weight loss can lower blood pressure 和 reduce the risk of diabetes. Just 5-10% makes a big difference.
- Control high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause immense strain on the heart. If your blood pressure is consistently higher than 130/80, it is time to talk to your doctor.
- 锻炼. Ideally, you should exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3 - 5 times a week. But if you are strapped for time, even a 10-minute brisk walk after lunch can help. When it comes to exercise, every bit counts so take the stairs between floors or park a bit further away from the office door. 这些都加起来了.
- Control your cholesterol. A healthy diet 和 exercise can help control cholesterol levels. Limit fried 和 fast foods. 而不是, increase how many servings you have each day of plant-based foods, whole grains 和 foods low in saturated fats.
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Date Last Reviewed: July 7, 2021
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