Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: How to Stop Heart Disease Before or After It Starts

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Synopsis
A cardiologist offers seven simple steps to reduce the risk of heart attack, dementia, stroke, and other ailments. It&’s all too easy to neglect our cardiovascular health until it&’s too late. But even if you already have a cardiac diagnosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease, there are things you can do to improve your odds for a long, happy life. Board-certified cardiologist Dr. Sarah Samaan has treated thousands of patients and tirelessly kept pace with the latest research—and now, she condenses her best advice into this guide for cardio care, explaining how to: Take charge of your &“numbers&”—your weight, cholesterol, heart rate, and blood pressureMake heart-smart choices about food, exercise, and stressWork with your doctor to design the right treatment for youTell which supplements and alternative therapies really make a differenceAvoid vices that will harm your heart Put these best practices into action today, and you can decrease your risk of disease and dependence on medication, experience a wealth of positive &“side effects&” (from a smaller waistline to a happier outlook), and get closer to optimal heart health.
Copyright:
2012

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
384 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781615191475
Related ISBNs:
9781615190478
Publisher:
The Experiment
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Copyrighted By:
Sarah Samaan
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, Mind and Body
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Bookshare Staff
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