how to prevent cardiovascular disease?

Question

how to have healthy lifestyle

Answer 1

eat healthy -- meaning eat fresh vegetables, fruits (that are not high is sugar) and lean protein (take off the skin and fat -- these are "saturated fats" that clog up your arteries).
exercise is also suggested -- find one that is suitable for you. it should be good enough that you feel your heart racing when you do it, but not too strenuous that it causes too much discomfort. you should still be able to talk while exercising, don't push yourself too hard.
avoid foods that are "processed" or "preserved" these contain too much sodium (used for preserving them) and too much sodium (im not saying all) is bad for you -- they cause water retention which causes hypertension and makes it harder for your heart to pump all those fluids out.
if you are smoking, quit smoking -- there is no "safe number" of cigarettes that you can smoke a day, if you are serious about quitting - quit it cold turkey. smoking WILL cause lung problems and ALSO vascular problems -- they constrict your blood vessels and makes it harder for the heart to pump blood through narrowed holes.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

FIRST it depends on genetics. I knew a man whos family had bad hearts all of the men died befor they were 50

Then it's just being heart smart.
Don't go insane on it but there are a few things that mean A LOT

No tobacco
No Fast food
Try to reduce fried foods as much as possible.

Answer 4

HEART ATTACK Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot resulting from ruptured plaque. Men suffer heart attacks an average of 10 years younger than women do, and they’re more likely to die of heart disease than women of the same age. The death rate for African-American men is even higher than it is for whites. Sadly, half of the men who die of heart disease weren’t even aware that they had a problem. If you experience any of the following, contact your doctor immediately: Pressure or squeezing in the center of the chest Pain that spreads over the shoulders, neck, and arms Increased heartbeat Sweating Nausea Shortness of breath Irregular heart beat ANGINA About 7 million men have this condition. Symptoms (pressure in the chest or down the left arm) are temporary—lasting 15 minutes or less. Most people who have angina describe their symptoms as “uncomfortable,” as opposed to “painful. ” If you have any symptoms of angina, consider yourself lucky (better to have a little pain and get treatment, than no symptoms and a sudden heart attack), and make an appointment to see your doctor immediately. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Congestive heart failure—a reduction in the heart’s pumping capacity—is usually a condition that starts many years before it’s ever noticed and gradually worsens over time. The heart tries to compensate for lost capacity by getting bigger and by pumping faster. In order to make sure that the most important organs—the heart and the brain—have adequate blood supply, the body diverts blood away from other less-important organs. At the same time, the body starts retaining fluids, which back up into the lungs and other parts of the body. Over 2 million men currently suffer from heart failure and about 300,000 more are diagnosed each year. It is the leading cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, low blood pressure, sudden large weight gain, frequent nighttime urination, and swelling of the lower legs and ankles. There is no cure for heart failure. However, if you manage it correctly, you can live a long, healthy, productive life. STROKE When one of the blood vessels that keep the brain supplied with oxygen gets blocked or bursts, the brain doesn’t get the oxygen it needs to function. Nerve cells start dying within a minute, and as they die, the functions they controlled stop working. Although your body replaces dead cells everywhere else in your body, brain cells aren’t replaced, which means that any damage done by a stroke is permanent. The most common side effects of a stroke are numbness or inability to move the arm or leg or facial muscles on one side of the body, depression, visual problems, and difficulty speaking or understanding speech. Warning signs of a stroke come on suddenly and unexpectedly and include: Confusion, or difficulty speaking or understanding (speech). Numbness or difficulty controlling one side of the face or one side of the body. Vision problems. Difficulty walking or loss of balance, or trouble holding onto things. Severe unexplained headache. If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or anyone around you, call ambulance immediately. Again, the damage caused by a stroke is permanent and gets worse with each second. TREATING AND PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE If your doctor believes that you have any type of cardiovascular disease or are at risk of developing one or more, he’ll probably tell you to do one or more of the following : Take aspirin every day. Talk to your doctor first, though, and don’t exceed the dose he suggests. Aspirin prevents blood clots which can trigger heart attacks. Have regular physicals (see Appendix B for a complete schedule) and make sure to tell your doctors about any uncomfortable symptoms especially chest pain and shortness of breath while resting. Lose weight. As your weight increases, so does your blood pressure. As important as your weight is where you store the fat. If you carry your weight around your middle, you have a higher risk than if you carry it around the hips and thighs. Losing weight will have an immediate effect on your blood pressure. Get into a regular exercise routine. Being active cuts your risk of developing high blood pressure by 25 to 50 %. Limit your alcohol intake to two drinks a day or less. Limit your non-decaf coffee consumption to two cups a day. Reduce stress. Quit smoking. There is no safe level of smoking. Every cigarette does damage. Change your diet. Look for “very low sodium” or “sodium free” on labels, avoid saturated fats and hydrogenated oils, eat more whole grains, eat fish twice a week or take an Omega-3 supplement, limit red meat and eggs, and eat more garlic and onions, which have been shown to reduce blood pressure. Get a pet. Research has shown that petting animals, and even looking at fish in an aquarium lowers blood pressure. Brush your teeth. Some interesting recent research suggests that there may be a connection between gum disease and an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. In addition, your doctor might also prescribe some drugs to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol. If he does, be sure to tell him about all other medications or over-the-counter drugs you take, since some combinations of drugs can cause trouble. And don’t stop taking the medication—even if you’re feeling great— unless your doctor advises you to.

Answer 5

lots of fruits,lay lo on fried foods.exercise,dont smoke

Answer 6

stop smoking, reduce weight, excersice regularly.
Treat diabetes, high blood pressure, and high lipid if you have.