Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. It is often only detected once it has progressed and causes symptoms requiring emergency care, such as heart attack or stroke. Genetics and certain illnesses like diabetes contribute to heart disease risk. However, lifestyle factors including diet, exercise, and stress management can help prevent and slow the progression of heart disease. Regular doctor visits, eating a healthy low-fat diet, exercising for more than 10 minutes daily, and reducing stress can significantly reduce risks and trips to the emergency room related to heart disease.

1. lefttop<br />How to Prevent Heart Disease <br />Anthony Wallace, CALA, ND <br />Executive Healthcare Administrator <br />P.C.D.I. Healthcare and Consultants of Texas L.L.C<br />Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United State with cancer being the second. Heart disease is usually manifest when disease is present in the body. The patient may not even know they have heart disease until it lands them in the hospital emergency room. Heart disease can manifest as a heart attack, stroke, or poor circulation resulting in DVT (distal vein thrombosis). The contributor to heart disease are poor eating habits such as high fat diets, obesity, secondary illnesses such as diabetes, genetics, and race. There are element such as race and genetics that we cannot prevent heart disease but we can learn to slow the disease process to live a healthier lifestyle.<br />Heart disease can be prevented or slowed down by taking charge of your health. Preventing heart disease can be easy and simple. By following, these few steps can save your life and the life of others <br />By having regular doctor’s visits with your primary physician