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| Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health and a board certified cardiologist |
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| “Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women” |
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So says Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health and a board certified cardiologist.
For American Heart Month, Dr. Nabel offers her expert advice on how to prevent heart disease.
What are some questions I can ask my doctor about heart health?
Ask your doctor to check blood pressure, cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL), triglycerides and blood glucose, weight and waist measurement. Also ask how to improve and maintain your numbers.
What can I do to start living a heart-healthier lifestyle?
By finding out about your personal risk factors, making healthful changes in your diet, aiming for a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular physical activity, you can help maintain your heart health.
How can I make my diet heart-friendly?
A heart-healthy eating plan includes a wide variety of nutritious foods in moderate amounts. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free milk, as well as fish, lean meat, poultry, or dry beans. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat. Moderate your intake of sugars. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Choose sensible portion sizes. |
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