Regular activity can improve:
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Blood sugar
Weight management
Cardiovascular fitness
For many adults, brisk walking is a practical place to star
t. People with heart disease or significant medical problems should ask a healthcare professional what level of activity is appropriate.
Follow a Heart-Healthy Eating Pattern
A balanced diet
can support healthier blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
Minimally processed foods
Limit excessive sodium, added sugars, processed meats, highly processed foods, and saturated fats.
Limit Excess Alcohol
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Persistently high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.
If you have diabetes:
Follow your treatment plan
Monitor glucose as recommended
Keep regular medical appointments
Manage blood pressure and cholesterol as well
Stroke prevention often depends on controlling several risk
can improve:
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Blood sugar
Weight management
Cardiovascular fitness
For many adults, brisk walking is a practical place to start. People with heart disease or significant medical problems should ask a healthcare professional what level of activity is appropriate.
Follow a Heart-Healthy Eating Pattern
A balanced diet can support healthier blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
Focus more often on:
Vegetables
Fruit
Whole grains
Beans
Nuts
Fish
Lean proteins
Minimally processed foods
Limit excessive
sodium, added sugars, processed meats, highly processed foods, and saturated fats.
Limit
Excess Alcohol
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