You think you're too young to think of heart problems? Think again! True, heart diseases are more prevalent among women reached menopause.
But "seeds" are planted in these conditions much earlier in life.
The most common heart disease is arteroscreloza (accumulation of fat on the inner walls of the heart), which begins to develop from childhood.
The good news is that heart problems can be prevented in large measure - something that many people do not know.
If you adopt healthy habits can significantly reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease risk.
Many women ignore certain factors that could indicate if they are prone to occurrence of heart disease.
There are certain factors that do not depend on you and unfortunately can not change, such as a family history of heart disease, diabetes.
But most risk factors can be modified by the medications and lifestyle changes.
Here are some risk factors: Smoking Besides the increased lung cancer risk, smoking doubles the risk heart disease occurrence.
If quitting smoking in two years, the risk of developing heart disease is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.
High blood pressure High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, leading to thickening of its walls.
High blood pressure starts at 140/90mm Hg, while normal adult pressure must be below 120/80mm Hg.
Hypertension is called the "silent killer" because it is an asymptomatic disease.
Controlling your blood pressure periodically may indicate a possible problem and can help in preventing certain diseases of the heart.
Diabetes Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
High blood sugar has a negative effect on large blood vessels, but also on capillaries.
If diabetes is not treated properly, the risk of heart attack increases a lot and it seems that the risk is higher in women than men.
Obesity Obesity overburden heart, increase blood pressure, blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
It also increases the risk of diabetes.
Having a body mass index greater than 30, increases dramatically the risk of heart disease.
Sedentary Sedentary lifestyle is often the starting point in the development of heart problems: lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain, leading to obesity, which then leads to cholesterol disorders, diabetes and hypertension.
Daily habits affect your heart health, including how much you move and how you handle stress.
According to them, your heart can stay healthy.
A healthy lifestyle for your heart: Quit smoking If you smoke, the solution is simple: quit! You'll make your heart but also the entire body, a big favor.
Adopt a balanced diet Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and in general, foods rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates (like whole grains, beans and vegetables) are great.
Exercise One of the best things you can do for your heart health is to do regular exercise.
Aerobic activities, jogging, cycling or any other activity you enjoy can help your health.