While it can be easy to feel helpless when it comes to heart attacks, due to the fact they strike fast and by surprise, there are things you can do. Most of it has to do with having a healthy lifestyle, but we broke it down into 7 ways you can help prevent a heart attack.
7 Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
1. Eating a healthy diet.
It’s probably the best thing you can do for yourself and the easiest. Healthy diets help minimize the possibility of high blood pressure and diabetes. Eat balanced meals that include fruit and veggies, and cut down on sugar and salt. Check out our article Eating Well to Age Well to give you some ideas.
2. Exercise.
This is the second most important thing. Exercise can be as small as walking. Just getting up and walking around is helpful. Especially seniors who have been sedentary.
3. Quit smoking.
Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart attacks. It’s good to quit at any age, it’s never too late.
4. Drinking responsibility.
Be aware of how much alcohol you consume, this is another easily preventable way to minimize chances of heart attacks.
5. Keep your blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol in control.
6. Minimize stress.
Yes, easier said than done, we know. If you want some tips check out our articles like Write the Stress Away and Changing Your Views on Stress.
7.Visit your doctor on a regular basis.
This should be self explanatory, you can’t stay healthy without your doctor’s help.
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