Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Heart Disease.Cardiovascular Disease Overview

Cardiovascular Disease Overview

Also indexed as:Heart Disease
A heart-to-heart on cardiovascular disease: Make simple changes to help you beat the odds against heart disease, a leading cause of death.
  • Get smoke-free Quit smoking and stay clear of cigarette smoke to lower your risk of several types of cardiovascular disease
  • Watch what you eat Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and avoid fats from meat, dairy, and processed foods high in hydrogenated oils
  • Stay active Couch potatoes have increased cardiovascular disease risk, so make sure you get regular exercise
  • Get tested See your doctor to find out if you have problems with high blood pressure or high blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or glucose

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