{"id":291,"date":"2016-07-18T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2016-09-27T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T19:30:19","slug":"healthy-heart-healthy-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/healthy-heart-healthy-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Heart\u2014Healthy Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Healthy Heart\u2014Healthy Life<\/h1>\n

By Mountain-Pacific<\/h6>\n

Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in the United States and the world. So ask yourself, \u201cAm I heart healthy and how do I really know?\u201d Visit your physician and get a definitive answer.<\/p>\n

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also known as heart disease, prevents the heart and blood vessels from working properly. If your heart is not pumping blood properly or there is a clog in your blood vessels it can cause serious illness and even death. Heart failure, stroke, abnormal heart beats and heart valve problems all stem from CVD. Most people develop CVD through physical inactivity, unhealthy eating and drinking choices; however, some folks are born with certain types of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep a healthy heart, so we won\u2019t be apart!\u201d <\/div>\n

The good news is that heart disease can be reduced through exercise and by making healthy decisions when eating and drinking. <\/p>\n

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Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy:<\/h3>\n

Be physically active<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start small at first and gradually build up the duration, frequency and intensity of your workouts. The American Heart Association recommends at least 2 \u00bd hours of moderate aerobic activity a week or one hour and 15 minutes of intense aerobic activity a week (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity). Consult your doctor if you have concerns or an existing health condition.<\/p>\n

Eat a heart-healthy diet<\/strong><\/p>\n

By reducing saturated fat, transfat and sodium you can decrease your risk of heart disease. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and try to cut back on red meat or choose lean (90% lean or higher) red meat. Visit our healthy eating blog<\/a>to learn more tips.<\/p>\n

Watch your weight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercising and eating a healthy diet will help you control your weight. Excess weight causes your heart to work harder and increases the risk for heart complications as well as diabetes.<\/p>\n

Avoid smoking and using tobacco<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you use tobacco, quit. Tobacco contains harmful chemicals and carcinogens. Stopping tobacco use may decrease the likelihood of CVD and many other illnesses. There are state programs to help you quit:
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