Simple ways to reduce the risk of heart disease

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Following these simple recommendations will significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as established by scientists of the Cleveland Clinic. And these diseases are still the main cause of death.

Smoking cessation

Smoking is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, it accounts for 20% of all deaths due to coronary heart disease. Completely giving up smoking allows for several years to eliminate the harmful effects of this harmful habit on health and prolong life.

Restriction of alcohol

Absolutely give up a glass of wine is not necessary if you do not suffer from alcohol addiction. But the abuse of alcoholic beverages has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, as it provokes hypertension, strokes and heart failure. Cardiomyopathy, a disease affecting the heart muscle, is also more common in alcoholics.

Sedentary lifestyle

This habit is as harmful as smoking in terms of number of harmful effects. The key to a healthier heart in middle and old age is getting the right amount of exercise. And for this you need to exercise 4-5 times a week, at least by walking, swimming in the pool or riding a bike.

Less TV

Watching TV also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If we spend less than an hour a day on the box, it allows us to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 10%. Scientists from Hong Kong University recently came to this conclusion.