Heart Health for Adults
Know your numbers Visit a healthcare professional to measure your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, weight and body mass index (BMI), and learn about your risk of heart disease. Stop Smoking Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Nicotine constricts blood vessles and forces your heart to work harder, while carbon monoxide reduces oxygen in your blood and damages the lining of blood vessels. So, quit smoking and reduce your risk of heart disease. Beware of what you eat High dietary intake of saturated fats, trans-fats, salt and sugar increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Be wary of processed foods, which often contain