High Risk Factors
Our Habits and Behaviors can be Risk Factors for Serious Health Issues
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. An American dies of a heart-related condition every 37 seconds. More people die of heart disease than of all types of cancer combined. By 2030, heart disease will kill over 1 million people annually at the rate this country is going.
Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that involve the heart and blood vessels. Common complications from cardiovascular disease include heart attack, stroke, and angina
High Cholesterol Can Lead to Heart Disease
While family history is one of the determining factors of whether a person is at high risk of developing a heart condition, our habits and behaviors can also lead to conditions such as high cholesterol which could lead to plaque building up in our arteries. Some of the most high-risk conditions and behaviors include:
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Smoking
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Eating high-fat foods
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Obesity
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Inactivity and lack of exercise
There are also Risk Factors We Cannot Control
It might be scary to realize that some of the biggest risk factors for PVD are things that we cannot control. It is important to know what these risk factors are so you can be prepared to take control of your health. These risk factors include:
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Being older than 50 - Age on its own is a significant risk factor.
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Men had a higher chance of developing PVD.
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Post-menopausal women are at higher risk.
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If you have a family history of PVD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or stroke, you are at greater risk. You can't pick your family.
It is Never Too Late to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
Changing your behaviors and habits are extremely difficult to do, and there are times people need help to make a significant change in their lifestyle. Addiction and eating disorders are serious problems that need to be confronted to make the changes required to live a healthy lifestyle.
Proactive screenings are also a great way to know if you are at immediate risk of a heart attack or stroke. Having real and accurate information about your health and potential risks is the first step in taking control of your health. It is important to know if you are at risk of a potentially fatal complication related to your habits. With the information are provided by an ultrasound health screening, you can work with your doctors and caregivers to come up with a plan to eat right, quit smoking, and exercise. Before starting any diet or exercise plan, you should consult with your doctor to make sure you are being safe.
It is Time to Take Control of Your Health
Knowledge is power. Working with Janet and Take Control of Your Health is the first step to get the information you need to decide to live a healthy lifestyle. It is never too late to improve your health and increase the odds of avoiding a potentially serious or fatal heart attack or stroke.
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Family History
It is very common for specific health issues to run through a family. If your family has a history of heart disease or other neurological issues, the changes of you having similar issues is much greater than the average person. A Health Screening can show the possibility of potential risk factors so you can take control of your health.