It would be considerably beneficial if we could foresee our future health and prevent potential issues. However, most people’s lifestyles are filled with competition, haste, Western diets, smoking, alcohol, and a lack of exercise. This is evident from the statistics on illness and death rates, which have not decreased at all. Coronary artery disease remains one of the top causes of death worldwide. Even though heart disease can be life-threatening, it is also preventable.
For men over 40 years old and post-menopausal women, if you have high blood lipid levels, high blood pressure, or diabetes, it is recommended to have a heart check-up annually by a specialist. This can help plan for long-term heart disease prevention. Moreover, avoid behaviors that increase the risk of heart disease, which can be easily done:
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages
- Control your blood pressure, lipid levels, and blood sugar to keep them within normal limits
- Exercise regularly
- Lose weight if you are overweight or obese
- Manage stress and emotions to avoid stress
- Consume low-fat foods, especially fruits and vegetables high in fiber
- Regularly visit a doctor for heart health check-ups every year
