heart attack key points

1. Heart attack and strokes are major killers in all parts of the world. But they can often be prevented

2 You can project yourself from heart attacks and strokes by investing a little time and effort

3 Tobacco use an unhealthy diet and physical inactivity increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes

4 Stopping tobacco use reduce the chance of a heart attack or stroke from the moment you stop

5 Engaging in physical activity for a least 30 minutes on most days of the week will help help to keep away heart attacks and strokes

6 Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and limiting your salt intake to less than one teaspoon a day can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes

7 High blood pressure has no symptoms but can cause a sudden stroke or heart attack. Have your blood pressure checked regularly.

8 Diabetes increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes if you have diabetes control your blood pressure and blood sugar to minimize your risk.

9 Being overweight increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. To maintain an ideal body weight takes regular physical activity to eat and healthy diet.

10 heart attacks and strokes can strike suddenly and can be fatal if assistance is not sought immediately.

Understanding heart attacks and strokes
Every year about 12 million people throughout the world die of a heart attack or a stroke. These diseases affect the poor as well as the rich .Most people think that they are disease of middle aged men .the truth is that both men and women suffer from heart attacks and strokes . Women are much more at risk after menopause.
The good news is that you can take steps to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.