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Advice on how to behave and prevent a heart attack
1. Regularly monitor your cardiovascular health
Carry out medical check-ups at least once a year. Request blood tests to check for cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar and monitor your blood pressure.
2. Adopting a Healthy Diet
Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dried fruit, legumes and healthy fats such as those contained in olive oil. Avoid excess salt, sugar and ultra-processed foods.
3. Practicing moderate physical activity
Walking 30 minutes a day, five times a week, is enough to strengthen the heart. There is no need to go to the gym: the important thing is to move regularly.
4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption
Tobacco damages the arteries and accelerates the formation of plaques that can lead to a heart attack.
Excessive alcohol consumption also increases blood pressure and triglyceride levels.
5. Learn to manage stress
Constant stress increases the levels of hormones that damage the heart. Practices such as meditation, conscious breathing or simply taking time for yourself
They can help.
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