"By now, it's hard to imagine anyone arguing against the importance of heart health. But what seems a little fuzzier is how one achieves a healthy heart. While engaging in aspirin therapy or popping statins may lure some into a false sense of heart security, studies show that these Band-Aid solutions don't hit heart health at its...well, heart."
"In the study, 92 percent of women who demonstrated six healthy lifestyle habits had a decreased risk of heart disease. They are as follows: Six healthy lifestyle habits that decrease the risk of heart disease Healthy habits are the best defense against heart disease. You should also work with your health care professional to keep your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar at healthy levels."
"Smoking is one of the primary causes of heart disease, as well as causing atherosclerosis (clogging of arteries). Studies show that just one year after you quit smoking, risk of coronary heart disease decreases by 50 percent. If you stop smoking now and follow the next five steps, you will significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and feel healthier with each passing day."
Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent a large share of heart disease in women. Ninety-two percent of women demonstrating six healthy lifestyle habits experienced decreased heart disease risk. Key habits include quitting smoking, maintaining regular physical activity, and choosing good nutrition, alongside other heart-healthy behaviors. Smoking cessation cuts coronary heart disease risk by about 50 percent within one year. At least 2.5 hours of weekly physical activity (around 30 minutes daily) benefits cardiovascular and overall health, with aerobic exercise especially beneficial and excessive exercise potentially overexerting the heart. Ongoing monitoring of cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar is important.
Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine
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