CELEBRATE
your hard-working
heart! High-five it with five heart-healthy
strategies. The American Heart Associa-
tion and the American College of Cardi-
ology recommend that you:
1
Quit smoking if you smoke, and avoid
secondhand smoke.
2
Control your blood pressure with
weight management; exercise; and a diet
that reduces sodium and includes plenty
Love
your heart
Cardiovascular disease
is responsible for 1 in
every 4 deaths in
the U.S.
Sources: American Heart Association;
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Blood pressure reading that indicates
high blood pressure, a major risk factor
for heart disease.
of fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy
products. Take medicine if necessary.
3
Keep your cholesterol under control.
Weight management; exercise; and reduc-
ing saturated fat, trans fatty acids and
cholesterol in your diet will help. You
may need to make other dietary changes
and take medicine as well.
4
Stay active. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes
of moderate-intensity aerobic activity,
such as brisk walking, on most—preferably
all—days of the week. Add resistance
training two days a week.
5
Manage your weight. Talk to your doc-
tor if your waistline is 35 inches or more
(women) or 40 inches or more (men).
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart
disease. The things you do to control
other risk factors can help you control
diabetes as well.
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