Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide? Stroke follows second. Even these conditions do not result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. Know the risks and reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
Risks factors include:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- physical inactivity
- Obesity/being overweight
- Diabetes
- Stress (leads to poor lifestyle choices)
- Alcohol (raises blood pressure and triglycerides)
- Diet and nutrition (affects cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity)
