Defense Against Heart Attacks
The best way to prevent heart attacks is to limit the risk factors that cause them. Not all risk factors can be controlled, like genes or age, but others are entirely manageable. Being on top of your health goes a long way in reducing your risk of heart disease and heart attack. Visit the doctor regularly to make sure you have a healthy blood pressure, HDL cholesterol level, and normal blood glucose levels.
Other methods for reducing the chance of heart attack can be done on a daily basis, such as:
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Adding more fruits and vegetables into your diet
• Swapping out red meats for leaner meats
• Incorporating more exercise into your daily life
• Keeping stress levels in check
• Quitting smoking
• Limiting alcohol intake
