The Big 7 for Heart HealthBy Editorial Staff OK, let's make cardiovascular health simple, particularly if you're getting up there in years and are a bit worried (since heart problems generally take awhile to manifest): The more of these seven health behaviors you adopt, the more likely you are to a) live longer; b) suffer fewer heart attacks and strokes – no matter how old you are. Ignore some (or all), and you could be in trouble. How many of the following are you already doing ... and how many do you need to start doing right away?
In a recent study, seniors (average age: 74) who met 3-4 of the above goals had a 16 percent reduced risk of death compared to seniors who met two or less goals, while those achieving 5-7 goals had a 29 percent reduced risk. Overall, death risk decreased 10 percent for each additional goal achieved, while risk of coronary heart disease and stroke fell 22 percent. The message is simple: Your heart is counting on you! Simple lifestyle choices can make a world of difference in keeping your heart (and thus you) healthy for a lifetime. Talk to your doctor to learn more. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=2405&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |