Heart Health
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Watching Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure occurs when blood pushes too hard against artery walls. This damages the artery lining. High blood pressure raises your risk of heart attack.
Understanding Lipids
Lipid is a term that refers to all types of cholesterol (LDL, HDL, and VLDL) and fat (triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that can build up inside your arteries and block the blood flow to your heart or brain.
Making Healthy Food Choices
Heart-healthy eating starts with making the right choices for meals and snacks. Start by becoming more aware of what you’re eating. Then try substituting healthier foods for ones that are less healthy.
Being Active
Becoming more active will help your heart in many ways. Activity can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy blood pressure and manage lipid levels.
Eliminating Smoking, Stress and Other Risk Factors
Being heart-healthy means more than eating right and getting exercise. It’s also important to quit smoking and minimize stress.
Taking Medication
Medications help many people manage their risk factors and live longer, healthier lives. If medications are prescribed for you, make sure you know what they do and how to use them safely.