Honing in on Heart Health

HONING IN ON= HEART HEALTH BEING HEART HEALTHY IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK! 1. Don't smoke 2. Eat a healthy diet 3. Get physical activity most days 4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Control your stress THE HOWS AND WHYS OF YOUR HEART HEALTH WHY SHOULD YOU QUIT SMOKING? Smoking makes your heart work harder It raises blood pressure and clogs blood vessels х2 HOW CAN YOU EAT A HEALTHY DIET? Fill your plate with fruits, veggies, and whole grains Eat fish 2x weekly Cut salt and limit fat to 30% of your calories WHY SHOULD YOU BE ACTIVE MOST DAYS? Activity improves cardiovascular function Daily exercise helps to control weight HOW CAN YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT? )) Eat a balanced diet and stay active Talk to your doctor about healthy portion sizes WHY SHOULD YOU CONTROL YOUR STRESS? Stress causes your heart rate and blood pressure to spike It can also lead you to eat poorly, reduce your activity, and smoke MORE TIPS FOR LIVING A HEART-HEALTHY LIFE TAKE MEDICATIONS AS DIRECTED CONTROL CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR RISK FACTORS pgh plantation INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITAL General Hospital wwW.PLANTATIONGENERALBLOG.COM Sources: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/healthy-heart-tips http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/cardiologists-guide-to-a-healthy-heart http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/12-tips-for-better-heart-health http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/HowDoesStres SAffectYou/Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQS-About-Stress_UCM_307982_Article.jsp http://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/heart-healthy-diet-tips.htm