Life's Simple 7
Developed by the American Heart Association, Life's Simple 7 is a list of habits designed to improve cardiovascular health.
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Changes you can make
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Target for ideal heart health
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1. Stop smoking
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Having never smoked, or having quit smoking for more than a year
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2. Reduce blood sugar
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Fasting blood glucose below 100 mg/dL
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3. Control cholesterol
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Total cholesterol of less than 200 mg/dL
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4. Manage blood pressure
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Blood pressure below 120/80 mm Hg
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5. Lose weight
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Body mass index (BMI) in the normal range (18.5–25)
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6. Get active
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At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of intense exercise per week
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7. Eat better
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A diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish, and nuts and limits red meats and sugar
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Friday, 19 May 2017
Life's simple seven
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