According to the American Heart Association, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack every year. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year - that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Here are 10 steps to a heart-healthy life:
- Get regular checkups.
- Know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
- Follow your doctor’s recommendations for diet and exercise.
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- If you smoke, quit now.
- Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet, including fruits and vegetables, whole-grain foods and fish.
- Limit food high in saturated fats and cholesterol.
- Americans should limit daily salt intake to less than 1,500 milligrams per day.
- Learn your family history of heart disease and talk to your healthcare provider to help manage you risk.
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