Everyone should follow some precautions, which are:
Exercise – Regular exercise helps you in maintaining a healthy life. You can decrease weight, control diabetes, blood pressure levels and cholesterol. It is important to exercise for at least 1 hour four times a week. However, always consult with your doctor before starting with any exercise.
Food – Patients should always eat a healthy diet, which is high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains as well as low in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat. This type of diet will help you in reducing weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
Smoking and alcohol – These are major aspects of heart disease risks. So, if you have these habits you must quit the same at the earliest. If, you are not able to quit and need help, talk to your doctor.
Health conditions – Patients having cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure should always take their medicines on time as prescribed by a doctor. Regular follow-ups with doctors are also required.
Stress – Patients should not take stress because this can tighten blood vessels and increase risk of a heart attack. They can also attend stress management programs, stretching exercises, yoga, and meditation as all these help in reducing stress.