You’re never too young or too old to take care of your heart. But the statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women, resulting in a heart attack at a massive range. You may not have any symptoms of heart disease, or have been told that your cholesterol is within the "normal" range, yet these measures are not an accurate means of assessing your risk for heart disease. The majority of heart attacks occur in patients whose cholesterol is between "the normal range" of 150-200.
In order to be truly protected, we should strive to maintain a total cholesterol level below 150. Heart disease is very rare in those with cholesterol levels this low. Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular diseases) means making smart choices now that will pay off the rest of your life.
Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habits can take their toll over the years. Anyone at any age can benefit from simple steps to keep their heart healthy during each decade of life.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's Chief medical correspondent, has been investigating the No. 1 killer in America for over a year. Now, he has life-saving lessons to share, things your doctor may not tell you.
Watch this CNN report and know how it is done:
Comments
0 comment