What to Know About Men’s Heart Disease
- October 18, 2024
Proactive Steps to Protect Your Heart
Understanding that heart disease can strike silently and unexpectedly is crucial. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to protect your heart:
- Get regular checkups: Even if you don’t have symptoms, regular checkups can help catch and manage risk factors early.
- Eat a healthy diet: Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
- Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week.
- Manage stress: Find healthy ways to cope with stress through activities like yoga, meditation or hobbies.
- Avoid smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease. If you smoke, get help to quit. Take the first step toward quitting. Visit kickitca.org
Did you know?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men in the United States, claiming the lives of 384,886 men in 2021 alone. That translates to about one in every four male deaths.
Natividad’s expert cardiology team is here to help.
You can ask your doctor for a referral or contact us at (831) 796-1630 for more information.
Tips for Coping with Stress
Managing stress is essential to staying healthy. Doing things like exercising, practicing mindfulness and getting enough sleep can help reduce stress. It’s also important for men to know the signs of stress and ask for help if they need it. Your provider can help prevent health problems related to ongoing stress. The sooner you get help, the better.