Other Tips for Your Heart
Other things you can do to help your heart:
Stop using tobacco Drink less alcohol - Reduce stress
Making lifestyle changes can be hard at first, but living a healthy life gets easier with time.
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is any number of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessel system. Most heart disease happens slowly over time. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are common conditions that lead to heart disease.
The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease or CAD. Extra fat and cholesterol (called plaque) builds up in the arteries. This build-up attaches to blood vessel walls and makes the vessels thin and hard. It can block blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure is another common risk factor for heart disease. Blood pressure that remains too high over time is called hypertension. Hypertension can weaken or tear vessel walls
Risk Factors
Certain things put you at higher risk for heart disease. Some of these risks you cannot control, but some you can.
Other Tips for Your Heart
Other things you can do to help your heart:
Making lifestyle changes can be hard at first, but living a healthy life gets easier with time.
If you have some of these risk factors, talk to your doctor about getting tested for warning signs of heart problems.