By the time they reach 40, many men and women have some blockage in at least one artery. Some people take better care of their cars and lawnmowers than their bodies. It s really quite easy to do preventive measures. One of our heart s worst enemies is high blood pressure, which changes smooth artery walls to a pitted and rough artery surface where cholesterol finds a foothold. Even mild blood pressure can make a person three times more likely to have a heart attack.
Some studies suggest that listening to soft, relaxing music lowers blood pressure.
According to a Harvard study, drinking a couple of cups of green tea daily had lowered heart attack risk by 46 percent. Another way to help is to lower the homocysteine level by lowering stress and having enough folute in your system. These will help to keep the damage to artery walls at a minimum. High cholesterol is a big enemy because it layers itself on to the walls of arteries, slowing down the blood supply and increasing your risk pf heart attack. A diet rich in soy decreases clogged arteries by 13 percent and reduces blood fats by 10 percent.