Washington Imaging Services believes that a healthy lifestyle and ongoing awareness of your heart health is the best preventive medicine. Here are some of the top Healthy Heart tips from the American Heart Association to help you achieve good health:
Don't Smoke.
Don't start smoking. If you are a smoker, stop. Long-term smokers can cut their
risk
of heart attack to equal that of non-smokers within just two short years of
stopping.
Improve Your Eating Habits.
Ask you physician, nurse or licensed nutritionist to create a nutritional program
that
meets your needs. At minimum, you should avoid fatty foods, load up on fruits
and
vegetables and limit your alcoholic intake.
Get Physical.
Physical activity reduces your risk of a heart attack and makes your heart
stronger.
A more active lifestyle can control your weight and blood pressure, or help
you
relax and improve your mood. Be sure to check with your physician before starting
an exercise program.
Know Your Family Health History.
If your father or mother died of a heart attack or suffered from heart disease,
you
are more likely to be at risk and should be more aware of how to control risk
factors.
Know Your Body.
What is your blood pressure? What is your cholesterol level? Make sure these
indicators are within the normal limits. If not, take the appropriate action
to get
these within healthier levels.
Don't Ignore Possible Symptoms.
It could just be heartburn or it could be "the big one." Don't take
it for granted that
you know what that unexplained chest pain is all about. This is especially
true for
women who don't present the classic symptoms of heart disease found among
men. Consult your physician and tell him/her about the nature of all your symptoms.
Check
For Diabetes.
Increased blood sugar can be a factor in the onset of heart disease, especially
if
you are 50-100 pounds overweight. Consult your physician.
Information for this document obtained from American Heart Association
Additional Resources
| American Heart Association | www.americanheart.org | |
| WebMD | www.webmd.com/heart-disease | |
| Mayo Clinic | /www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120 | |
| Center for Disease Control | www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/ | |
| National Institute of Health | www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartdiseases.html |
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