Day: December 28, 2018

Here are a few tips to help you prevent heart disease: Quit Smoking Smoking alters the structure and function of your blood vessels, increases the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries), and affects the overall efficiency of the heart. Smoking not only increases the risk of heart disease, it also affects almost every other organ in your body. Find out How Bad is Smoking for your Health. Limit Alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure and can also raise the triglyceride levels in the blood. ExcessiveRead More

What you eat and drink play a key role in your heart health. Here are 5 food items, you should definitely avoid to protect your heart and prevent heart diseases: Soda Soft drinks and sugary drinks increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. According to a study which followed 40,000 men for a period of 20 years, those who drank an average of one can of sugary beverage a day were at a 20% greater risk of having a heart attack. Fast Food FoodRead More