HEART DISEASE

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HEART DISEASE

• 6 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK

Employee Wellness Program 2310 N. First Street,
Suite 103 San Jose, CA 95131 (408)
299-5825 www.sccgov.org/wellness Source
American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org)
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Be More Active

• 30-60 minutes of physical activity on most days
  of the week can lower blood pressure lower
  cholesterol.
• Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight,
  reduces stress, and improves your overall health.

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Quit Smoking

• Smokers are twice as likely to die from a heart
  attack than non-smokers.
• If you quit right now, your body can repair much
  of the damage from cigarettes within a year.

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Maintain a Healthy Weight

• Physical activity combined with good nutrition is
  the best way to maintain a healthy weight.
• Reducing your weight just by 10 can decrease
  your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol
  level, and reduce your risk of diabetes.

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Eat Smart

• Choose food that is high in fiber (like whole
  grains, fresh fruits and vegetables) to help
  lower the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the
  blood.
• Eat fish (such as Salmon, Trout, or Herring) at
  least twice a week to decrease your risk of a
  heart attack, protect against irregular
  heartbeats, and lower blood pressure.

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Reduce Stress

• Physical activity is one of the best way to
  prevent and manage stress.
• Reduce stress with deep breathing, meditation,
  massage, or laughter.
• Get proper rest and sleep to allow your mind and
  body time to regenerate.

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Manage Your Health

• Take your medicine regularly to mange your
  disease (if you already have some medical
  condition).
• You may have high blood pressure, high
  cholesterol, or high blood sugar and not know it.
  Get a physical exam including blood work from
  your doctor.