Be Proactive Against Heart Disease

Be Proactive Against Heart Disease

Prevention is the best form of treatment. Being proactive against heart disease is the most important thing you can do to avoid heart issues becoming more serious. Preventing heart disease in New York, NY is what Dr. Len Horovitz is all about and his practice can provide the information and assistance you need to be your healthiest self.

Family history

Knowing your family health history is one of the most significant things you can do in your fight against heart disease. It is much easier to be proactive if you have some idea of the hereditary potential you have for getting heart disease. Be sure to bring the information with you for your first exam, so you can give Dr. Horovitz the information.  

Your lifestyle has a major impact on your health and your heart health is no exception. The way you treat your body can help you to be proactive against heart disease. 

Diet

It is essential that you keep your weight within a healthy range. You also need to eat more foods that are considered heart-healthy. This includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy protein sources (legumes, nuts, fish, seafood, lean meat, poultry, and low-fat dairy). It is vital to avoid adding extra salt and sugar as much as possible to your food and also avoid processed food. Use heart-healthy fats like these, which are recommended by the American Heart Association:

  • Sunflower
  • Corn
  • Canola
  • Soybean
  • Safflower
  • Olive
  • Peanut

Exercise

You should aim for physical activity every week. If you exercise vigorously, 75 minutes is the target or 150 minutes of moderate exercise. This helps to burn more calories and maintain your weight. You may think you are too busy for organized exercise, but you can get some in by parking farther away from any place you are visiting and taking the stairs instead of an elevator. Just get up and move around more. 

No smoking

If you don't smoke, don't start and if you smoke, make a serious effort to stop. This is an important thing you can do not only for your heart health but for your overall health. 

Get regular medical exams

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and it is much better to discover any heart issues early rather than later. Once your doctor has your medical history, they can make sure they monitor you for any signs that you may be developing heart disease in New York, NY.  

If you want to be proactive against heart disease in New York, NY, make an appointment for an evaluation with Dr. Horovitz. For an appointment, call (212) 744-3001.

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