What are some tips in having a heart-healthy lifestyle?
A heart-healthy lifestyle would generally be considered to be regular exercise and a low fat, low cholesterol diet. For those over the age of 40, we usually recommend a daily dose of aspirin to help in the prevention of heart attack. Regular exercise should include a cardiovascular form of exercise such as walking, running or bicycle exercise approximately 30 minutes a day. It is important to maintain contact with your primary care physician for a follow up of your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and to avoid the use of any type of tobacco. I would suggest less fatty foods such as chicken and fish in your diet rather than beef everyday. Also, avoid fried foods whenever possible. For those overweight, it would be helpful to begin a supervised weight loss program in combination with an exercise program.
