Measures and activities to prevent cardiovascular disease

There are some activities we can do to stay healthy and avoid developing certain cardiovascular disease.

*You should practice physical activity adapted to the characteristics of each individual.

* To prevent overweight and obesity by controlling your diet.

* Eat a diet low in animal fat and rich in fruits and vegetables, legumes, fish, vegetables, is excellent called Mediterranean diet, and make cholesterol test at least four times a year.

* Do not abuse alcohol and if you smoke, quit if you can not reduce the number of cigarettes smoked per day.

* Remember to measure your blood pressure regularly, if you notice changes that are not normal, please consult your doctor.

* Also keep in mind that should be vaccinated at least every 10 years against tetanus and flu every year, especially if you belong to high-risk groups, such as diabetes, respiratory or coronary heart disease.

* Do not expose too many hours in the sun, especially when very high temperatures.

* Perform periodic surveys and consultations with his trusted specialist to detect early cancers of the colon, especially if a patient has a family history, and integrates the group of risk factors.

* If you’ve spent 40 years, and is a man, remember that studies should be performed periodically to determine the status of your arteries and cardiovascular system.


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