Heart Failure Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Heart Failure? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Heart Failure
The best way to prevent heart failure is to reduce your risk of:
- Coronary artery disease
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
Take these steps to reduce your risk:
- Begin a safe exercise program with the advice of your doctor.
- If you smoke, quit.
- Limit alcohol.
- Lose weight if needed. Once you have lost weight, maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat a healthy diet. The DASH diet , in particular, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart failure, particularly in women. The DASH diet is:
- Rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods
- Low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol
- Eat whole grain breakfast cereal. In addition to the other healthy habits, this may reduce your risk.
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