The time to begin to take care of your heart is now, while it is healthy, not after it is injured. For every ten pounds that you are overweight, the heart has to pump blood through an extra four miles of blood vessels. Diets, which are high in cholesterol, triglyceride, alcohol and salt, cause damage to both the heart and blood vessels . Lack of proper exercise results in poor muscle tone and decreased stamina. Remember, the heart is a muscle as well.
Uncontrolled hypertension leads to heart attacks.
Establish a consistent exercise program. Control your blood pressure.