Difference between revisions of "Prevent Heart Disease"

{{fa}}Heart disease is an umbrella term that covers a variety of cardiovascular conditions, including blood vessel diseases, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart defects and infections of the heart.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/basics/definition/con-20034056?</ref> Although heart disease is a serious condition, there are some simple steps that you can take to lower your risk of developing heart disease, such as eating a heart healthy diet, staying active, managing stress, and quitting smoking. Some factors are beyond control, but you can help to protect yourself from heart disease by taking charge of the factors that you can control.