4 heart-healthy facts
Categories: Diet & Weight Loss
This month is all about your heart. So in the spirit of keeping it in tip-top shape, here are a few heart-healthy facts.
- Your belly and how it measures is more important than your body mass index (BMI) because it's a better indication of atherosclerosis (artery hardening). A healthy waist should total less than 35 inches.
- Do you know what your cholesterol is? You should. It's a major heart attack risk factor and should be checked at least every five years -- more often if it's high or you have risk factors.
- Antioxidant supplements won't mend a broken heart. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends against taking vitamins A, C, and E because there's just no proof they do any good. A multivitamin is fine, however.
- Losing weight will cause a drop in your blood pressure. If you need to slim down, then, do it for your heart.
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