Lifestyle changes
Cardiovascular diseases can happen to anyone but people with an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the risk for developing issues. Some of the risk factors cannot be avoided like sex at birth, family history of cardiovascular diseases, etc. but some lifestyle changes can definitely lower the risk. Some of lifestyle changes that Cardiology doctors in Bairagiguda, Dr. Naresh Kumar Monigari may suggest for prevention of cardiovascular diseases are:
- Tobacco can damage the heart and blood vessels very badly as it contains harmful chemicals. Anyone who smokes or consumes smokeless tobacco is at a high risk of cardiovascular diseases. So, one should quit or avoid smoking as it can help to reduce the risk of such diseases.
- Including physical activity in day-to-day life can not only reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases but also many other health issues.
- Diet is everything. Consuming a heart-healthy diet that contains fruits, vegetables, legumes, lean meats or fish, whole grains and healthy fats has the power to reduce the risk.
- Good sleep gives the required rest to the heart that reduces the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases.
- Avoid taking stress at it is very risky.
- Certain infections can also be a risk so, one should get the vaccines for such infections.
