The Five Numbers for a Healthy Heart And Person

February is a busy month for the heart. In celebration of Valentine's Day, February is American Heart Month. This Valentine's Day, the best Valentine you can give yourself is to learn how to keep your heart healthy. According to the CDC, about 600,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year that's 1 in 4 deaths. The good news is that heart disease can prevent and control. Take control of your heart health by learning. These 5 important numbers to prevent heart disease. Knowing this number can save your life. Waist measurement if you have a lot of fat - especially around your waist - you're at a higher risk for health problems. Like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Why is belly fat so bad? This is often a symptom of visceral fat or fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs. These fats increase insulin resistance and healthy cholesterol levels and can increase inflammation. For women, health risks begin to increase when your waist exceeds 35 inches. For men, the risk increases when your waist exceeds 40 inches. Your LDL and HDL It's important to know your LDL bad cholesterol level.

Your HDL good cholesterol level, not your total cholesterol reading. If too much of it circulates in the blood, it can clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, the ideal LDL number is less than 100 mg. HDL, or  good  cholesterol, helps prevent LDL. Cholesterol from sticking to artery walls. Medical experts believe that HDL transports cholesterol. Away from the arteries and through the liver. Where it is transported throughout the body. Higher levels need because HDL is protective. These, a level greater than 40 mg. is the optimal range of HDL for men, and a level greater than 50 mg is the optimal range for women. Blood pressure is measured in two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic gauges the strain in the corridors when the heart beats. Diastolic measures the pressure. The arteries between heartbeats. The AHA recommendation for healthy blood pressure is 120 and 80 mm Hg or lower. The number of systolic blood pressure is receiving more attention as a major risk factor. Cardiovascular disease, especially for people over 50 years of age. Fatty substances Fatty oils are a sort of fat in your blood that your body utilizes for energy. Triglycerides are made from the fats and carbohydrates you eat. Some triglycerides are necessary for health. But high triglycerides are associated with coronary heart disease. Excess triglycerides in the plasma are called hypertriglyceridemia. The public cholesterol schooling program. Rules for fatty substances are Ordinary: Fewer than 150 mg. Lifestyle changes are the primary treatment for hypertriglyceridemia. Resting heart attack your heart rate is how many times your heart beats per minute. Regular monitoring of your resting heart rate will help determine. Your level of fitness

and heart health. A typical resting beat rate is 60 to 90 beats each moment. The resting heart rate is sometimes up to 40 beats per minute as the heart works better. But the pulse rate varies from person to person. Additionally, there are certain medical conditions, such as cardiac arrhythmia. That can alter a person's normal heart rate. Other influencing factors include age, gender, and fitness level. Tonya Crewman, the doctor of osteopathic medicine and founder of Holistic Family. Medicine and Remedial Medicine in Fairfield County offer preventive health care. Treatment for chronic and acute conditions. Dr. crewman treats patients with osteopathic control , to assist with torment or other ailments. Besides, specialized training allows patients to use a variety. complementary and alternative methods. Including nutritional counseling, the use of herbs and supplements, acupuncture, yoga, and hypnosis.