Zeroing in on the Prevention of Heart Disease

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Title: Zeroing in on the Prevention of Heart Disease

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Author: Mike Spencer

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Zeroing in on the Prevention of Heart Disease

Copyright 2005 Octocat Ltd

More Americans succumb to the effects of heart disease than

any other illness. Rated the number one killer,

heart-related ailments are brought about by a variety of

circumstances – some of which are preventable.

The power that each individual has to ensure their own

heart health is amazing, when you consider the factors that

play a role in the variety of diseases that target the

heart. The fact, then, that one out of every twenty people

under the age of 40 suffers from some form of heart disease

indicates that too many people aren’t taking their heart

health seriously.

Factors such as family medical history, menopause, diabetes

mellitus and age (for those over 65) are among the risks

that are beyond the control of those who may suffer from

heart related ailments.

Those which are within the scope of control include stress,

inactivity, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity and

hypertension (high blood pressure). By exercising

discipline and reducing or eliminating these factors, your

chances of heart disease are dramatically decreased.

In addition to the more traditional methods of reducing

your risk for such ailments, laughter has also been found

to fight heart disease and promote good heart health.

Since laughter is a great way to release pent-up stress and

tension, this simple act might very well be just what you

need to reduce the level of stress that might, otherwise,

have a negative impact on your health.

According to recent medical information, it’s believed that

laughter can also help to fortify the lining of the blood

vessels, as well as lowering your blood pressure and heart

rate.

Believe it or not, tea drinkers also have a decreased risk

factor for heart disease. Due to its anti-oxidant

properties, this is an ideal beverage – especially for

those who don’t eat the proper amount of fruits and

vegetables, which also contain anti-oxidants.

This type of beverage, in addition to the fruits and

vegetables, are rich in natural anti-oxidants and are,

therefore, better for your heart health and overall health

profile than supplements.

The bottom line is that, in order to have more control over

the health of your heart, there are specific types of

behaviors and activities that you can integrate into your

daily lifestyle.

These include eating a heart-healthy diet, controlling your

weight, smoking cessation, controlling diabetes (if

present), maintaining healthy cholesterol levels,

controlling blood pressure levels, managing stress and

participating in a daily exercise program – either by

taking a class, enrolling in a gym or health spa, or

designing an exercise plan that can be executed at home.

A simple stroll around the neighborhood each day will help

to control these potential risk factors. Medical

professionals prescribe an hour of exercise each day –

seven days a week.

Of course, regular medical examinations are a necessary

part of your health program, and those who are seeking to

reduce their risk of heart disease should be screened for

those types of ailments on a regular basis.

Early detection can mean the difference between losing your

life to heart disease and adding years to your life by

taking the necessary measures to restore your heart to good

health.

About the Author:

Mike Spencer has been helping people protect their health

for many years. To find out how you can help protect your

heart and prevent heart disease visit mikes site at:

http://www.heart-healthy-diet.com. To get access to the

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