5 tips to prevent heart attack
live longer. live stronger. live better.
heart attack (myocardial infraction)
Tip #1 limit salt intake
Tip #2 make healthy food choices
A healthy diet is essential for prevention of heart attack. Food groups such as fruits and vegetables, milk and alternatives, meat and alternatives and grain should be included for maintenance of good health. It is recommended for Canadians to look for the Heart & Stroke check symbol on their food before purchasing them.
Tip #3 Avoid smoking and drugs
Smoking increases blood pressure because it contains carbon dioxide that gets absorbed into the lungs. When carbon dioxide is absorbed, it goes to the blood stream which forms a clog in the arteries.
Tip #4 Maintain a healthy body weight and exercise daily
It is recommended that humans should have at least 30 minutes to an hour of daily physical activity a day in order to maintain an healthy heart and body weight. Overweight/obesity makes it harder for the human blood to bump through the arteries.
Tip #5 Avoid LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
If you follow these five simple tips, it will help you live longer and better.
So what are you waiting for? Go spread the word and help citizens prevent this medical condition.
Course: Biology 30S
School name: Dakota Collegiate
Teacher: Ms. Schewczyk