Atherosclerosis occurs when matters called plaques start
accumulate at the artery wall. The plaques are often made up of calcium,
cholesterol, fats and excess products. The atherosclerosis can lead to heart attacks
or strokes because it prevents blood from going in and out the heart. You
should do as the following to prevent atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis
occurs when matters called plaques start accumulate at the artery wall.
Instructions
1.
Stop smoking if you’re a smoker. Smoking damages artery walls and
support the accumulations of plaques.
2.
Check your diet. A poor diet is one of the reasons of atherosclerosis. A
diet that is rich in fat and cholesterol is dangerous to your health. Replace
sugary and fatty foods with whole rice, fruits and vegetables.
Make plans on
doing exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
3.
Make plans on doing exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Doing exercise
can reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and the content of fats in your blood. A
person who does exercise regularly has his risk of atherosclerosis decreased.
4.
Have checkups regularly. By a checkup, you’ll have your blood pressure
and cholesterol levels checked. If any of them is higher than the standards,
you and your doctor can work it out and decrease the index.
5.
Monitor your blood sugar levels. People who are overweight and unable to
control their sugar consumptions have more chances of atherosclerosis than
normal.
Tips and warnings
If you’re in
troubles of quitting smoking, ask your doctor for helps.
·
If you’re in troubles of quitting smoking, ask your doctor for
helps. There’re pills that help people quit smoking.
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It’s never too soon to start practicing any plans in preventing
atherosclerosis. You may not want to be urged to change your lifestyle by a
stroke or heart attack.
