Heart Disease | Heart Attack: Are You At Risk?

By : Enggar Sulistya

Some of the things that touched you notice, If you're male and you lead an inactive lifestyle you probably have at least 3 risk factors associated with heart disease.

I know, I know, you feel good but so are most people before they have a heart attack. Unfortunately, most people know they have heart disease the day they are hospitalized, and they are lucky!

Ladies, do not think this is just something for men to worry about (as it has in the past). Women, and men are more likely to die from heart disease than from all types of cancer.

Modernization has changed our lifestyle. We work longer hours, so we eat fast food, and no time for exercise and sports. Even worse, a machine that takes 'work' out of work. We are less active and it's killing us!

If you’re male and you lead an inactive lifestyle you probably have at least 3 risk factors associated with heart disease.

So what are the risk factors for heart disease?

Firstly, there are two types of risk factors: those that can be changed, and those that can’t be changed. It’s important to know that you only need to have 3 of these to be at risk. Each extra risk factor that you have increases your chance of having a heart attack substantially.

Risk factors that can’t be changed:

Heredity: You are at greater risk if your parents, grandparents, brothers, or sisters, have heart disease.

Gender: Men are at greater risk than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause.

Age: As you increase in age, so do your chances of having a heart attack. Once you reach 40 you should have regular check-ups.

Risk factors that can be changed:

Smoking: A smoker is twice as likely than a non-smoker to have a heart attack. It not only places extra strain on the heart and lungs but also makes blood cholesterol stickier, making it easier to block arteries.

High Blood Cholesterol: Cholesterol is produced naturally by the body and is essential to our health. The problem comes when we consume too much in our diet.

High Blood Pressure: Just like with high cholesterol there are no early symptoms. The first most people learn they have this is when it’s at a dangerous level.

Physical Inactivity: If you are inactive, you are more likely to have a heart attack. Even a 10 minute walk each day can make all the difference.

Obesity: If you are obese, you are placing your heart under a great deal of strain even at rest.

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