Heart Disease an Chronic health disoders
Heart disease is a chronic health disorder that accounts for 30% of all deaths. Heart disease has many risk factors, such as genetics, unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, and smoking. Here, we will discuss those risk factors, and discuss ways to diminish those risk factors.
Heart disease or coronary artery disease is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart. The blockages are caused by plaque which contains cholesterol in large amounts that adhere to the artery walls, and build up until the flow of blood is impeded. That impairment causes a heart attack which causes portions of the heart to die. If the blockage, or attack is extreme enough to cause the heart to beat irregularly, abnormally or to stop all together, and cannot supply the body with enough blood to supply the body death can occur.
Some of the risk factors associated with coronary artery disease include unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, and smoking among others. Eating a diet high in fiber such as whole grains, especially oats which have been shown to reduce cholesterol, can diminish the risk of getting heart disease. Making your diet includes your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables certainly help. Include fish in your diet with is high in omega 3 fatty acids can lower bad cholesterol, and raise good cholesterol, which also help to reduce the plaque in the coronary arteries. Being physically active strengthens the heart muscles. Performing moderate to heavy activity, for at least an hour several times a week raises the heart rate, and improves heart muscles. Smoking also increases your risk of coronary artery disease. Smoking decreases oxygen to the heart can increase your blood pressure, and causes damage to the cells of the blood vessels. A person’s genetic makeup can also contribute to those risk factors for heart disease. However, unfortunately there is little that can be done about genetic risks. You can however, try to
Heart disease or coronary artery disease is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart. The blockages are caused by plaque which contains cholesterol in large amounts that adhere to the artery walls, and build up until the flow of blood is impeded. That impairment causes a heart attack which causes portions of the heart to die. If the blockage, or attack is extreme enough to cause the heart to beat irregularly, abnormally or to stop all together, and cannot supply the body with enough blood to supply the body death can occur.
Some of the risk factors associated with coronary artery disease include unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, and smoking among others. Eating a diet high in fiber such as whole grains, especially oats which have been shown to reduce cholesterol, can diminish the risk of getting heart disease. Making your diet includes your recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables certainly help. Include fish in your diet with is high in omega 3 fatty acids can lower bad cholesterol, and raise good cholesterol, which also help to reduce the plaque in the coronary arteries. Being physically active strengthens the heart muscles. Performing moderate to heavy activity, for at least an hour several times a week raises the heart rate, and improves heart muscles. Smoking also increases your risk of coronary artery disease. Smoking decreases oxygen to the heart can increase your blood pressure, and causes damage to the cells of the blood vessels. A person’s genetic makeup can also contribute to those risk factors for heart disease. However, unfortunately there is little that can be done about genetic risks. You can however, try to