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5 Ways To Reduce Chances Of Heart Attack

Ways To Reduce Chances Of Heart Attack

Heart diseases are the leading cause of natural deaths around the World. Coronary artery disease (CAD) that causes heart attack is the commonest of all heart diseases. The sad thing is despite being avoidable heart attack is taking more and more lives very year. Don’t be one of the many unfortunate people who lose their dear ones to heart attack. Follow these 5 preventive methods.

Healthy Diet

Have lots of green vegetables and fruits like avocados and food rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Keep bad cholesterol levels in check. LDL cholesterol has been categorized into two types now, small dense and large fluffy LDL cholesterol namely. Avoid trans-fat, give up processed food and fructose.

Healthy Diet

Exercise

Avoid power cardio if you already have problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. Go for yoga, deep breathing exercises, jogging, swimming or dancing or play a sport you like. Exercise at least 30 minutes every day.

Exercise

Keep A Check On Your Weight

Make sure your BMI and waistline are in the normal range. BMI should be in between 18.5 and 23 while waistline should be less than 38 inches for men and less than 36 inches for women.

Keep A Check On Your Weight

Limit Alcohol And Caffeine Intake

Have only 1-2 drinks a day. Having 8 drinks on a weekend does not help even if you haven’t been drinking through the week. Don’t have more than one cup of coffee a day either. Replace your coffee cravings with green tea.

Limit Alcohol And Caffeine Intake

Quit Smoking

When it comes to nicotine and smoke, limiting won’t do it. Quit smoking, don’t stay around smokers to avoid passive smoking and wear a mask when you step out to avoid pollution.

Quit Smoking


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