People with CAD can also benefit from exercise. Recent research has shown that even moderate amounts of physical activity are associated with lower death rates from CAD. However, people with severe CAD may have to restrict their exercise somewhat. Check with a doctor to find out what are the best kinds of exercise.Smoking is one of the three major risk factors for CAD. Quitting smoking dramatically lowers the risk of a heart attack and also reduces the risk of a second heart attack in people who have already had one.
Some quick tips:
Your heart is the hardest-working muscle in your body – it’s the only muscle that never rests. It acts as a central pumping station 24 hours a day, propelling blood throughout the body in a continuous loop known as the circulatory system.
Don’t smoke or use tobacco of any kind.
Be active. Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day; remember that little things like taking the stairs and playing with the kids count.
Eat a diet rich in heart-healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish.
See your doctor regularly, and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol.
