SWEDEN—A recent study conducted at Karolinska Institute and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found 5 easy lifestyle changes that could help prevent the risk of heart attack.
The study included 20,000 participants between the ages of 45-79; they were followed for 11 years. The researchers analyzed 5 lifestyle factors, which were:
1. Regular exercise
2. Consuming a healthy diet
3. Maintaining an optimal weight
4. No smoking
5. Limiting the consumption of alcohol
The team found that those who regularly exercised at least 40 minutes per day had a 3 percent reduced risk of heart attack. Those who followed a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish had an 18 percent decreased risk of heart attack. Those who had a thin waist and healthy weight had a 12 percent reduced risk, non-smokers had a 36 percent reduced risk, and those who limited their alcohol intake had an 11 percent lowered risk of heart attack.
According to the researchers:
“The findings showing the dramatic preventative power of a healthy lifestyle should motivate people to adopt these practices and encourage people who already engage in them to stay the course. Embracing these measures can slash the risk of a first heart attack, a benefit that can reduce the likelihood of infirmity and death.”
If you are interested in minimizing your risk of heart attack, you might want to consider adding some or all of these lifestyle behaviors to your daily routine.
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