What are some lifestyle changes I should make for heart health?
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Deb Cordes of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Lifestyle changes that should be made in order to maintain a healthy heart:
- Stop smoking
- Eat a balanced diet
- If you are overweight reduce your weight
- Become active, check with your healthcare provider to see what level of activity is right for you
- If you have high blood pressure, check with your healthcare provider to see what medications are appropriate, and reduce your intake of sodium, and become active
- Reduce your stress/anxiety
Lifestyle changes that should be made in order to maintain a healthy heart: Stop smoking Eat a balanced diet If you are overweight reduce your weight Become active, check with your healthcare provider to see what level of activity is right for you... More -
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:In addition to a heart healthy diet, you should make the following lifestyle changes:
- Quit smoking: If you smoke, you should quit. Quitting smoking will improve your health and the health of those around you.
- Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help improve your cholesterol levels and decrease your risk for coronary artery disease. Regular exercise can also help you reach or maintain a healthy weight. Get 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise or 20 minutes of intense exercise on most days of the week. To lose weight, get at least 60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Children should exercise for at least 60 minutes each day. Talk to your doctor about the best exercise program for you.
In addition to a heart healthy diet, you should make the following lifestyle changes: Quit smoking: If you smoke, you should quit. Quitting smoking will improve your health and the health of those around you. Exercise regularly: Regular... More
