Some of the risk factors for heart disease are uncontrollable. You can’t change your sex, age, family history or race, but you can take action and significantly reduce your risk for heart disease.
Check Your Cholesterol Level It’s a simple, quick and inexpensive test, usually taken every five years starting at age 50. If you have any of the risk factors for heart disease, talk to your doctor about having your cholesterol checked more frequently.
- Stay Off The Couch Regular exercise can lower your cholesterol level. By walking just 30 minutes three times a week, you’ll feel better and have more energy.
- Lose Weight Dropping as few as 10 pounds can reduce your cholesterol level.
- Stop Smoking If you’re one of the 46 million Americans who smoke, consider this: Smoking is still the #1 cause of preventable deaths in the United States.
- Eat Healthy Instead of frying, bake, broil or grill your food. Avoid saturated fats. Eat more fruits and vegetables, at least five servings a day.
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