8 Ways to Lower Your Heart Disease Risk - WebMD

Susan sat alone at home clutching her chest and trying to catch her breath. He was in pain and not getting enough air, but he didn't want to disturb any of his children or grandchildren. So he was silent. After 24 hours, Susan made three rounds at the hospital. He took a bullet, he's lucky to be alive, the surgeon said.

The experience was an awakening for Susan. The day after the operation, he preyed on this second chance at life and made sure he was never in a hospital bed. As soon as the nurse said she could walk

, Susan started walking around the ward. "People can't walk far after surgery, said the head nurse. Her inner strength and determination to live continued. As she bounced back through post-operative care. Inspiration and a wake-up call for family and friends to make a decision to live a healthy life.

According to the CDC, more than 935,000 people in America develop heart disease every year. Making heart disease the leading cause of death in adults. Heart disease is one of the contributing factors to heart disease. Which kills more than half of the American population. Across all ethnic and racial groups. These risk factors include diabetes, obesity, and poor diet. Low levels of physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

5 Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

Reduce your intake of meat, eggs, dairy, and processed foods high in sodium and cholesterol. And increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.

Activate. Walk every day and aim for 30 minutes a day. Take the stairs as much as possible and park further away from your office or shop for more access.

Manage your weight. Being overweight can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Stop dieting and instead make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help. You lose weight and keep it off. Diets, especially fad diets, can help you gain weight, but once the diet stops. Old eating and lifestyle habits will return.

Lower you’re LDL by eating milk and foods rich in omega-3. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish.

Limit alcohol consumption and quit smoking. Talk to your local community and doctor about how to quit smoking.

Heart disease, unlike other chronic diseases, can prevent and its symptoms can improve. These lifestyle changes are simple and will benefit you and your family in many ways. It can increase your energy levels. Improve your mood, reduce fatigue, aid in weight loss, and lower blood pressure. And reduce your risk for other diseases such as diabetes and cancer. So why shouldn't people like Susan live long and healthy lives,

Dr. Rachel Frank is a best-selling author and holistic health consultant. Through writing and seminars, he helps people cope with stress. Improve health, burnout and psychology, holistic health and.