Chat with us, powered by LiveChat

Heart Disease

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Focus on one small thing at a time to help you lower your risk of heart disease and improve your quality of life.

  1. Don’t smoke. Smoking damages more than just your lungs. It hardens the arteries, raises the blood pressure and causes an irregular heartbeat. Find a smoking cessation program and kick this habit.
  2. Monitor your cholesterol intake. Your body needs cholesterol, which is found in animal foods  (meats, dairy, eggs) but eating too much can contribute to disease. Keep your intake under 300 milligrams daily.
  3. GET MOVING! Physical activity is an important part of a heart-healthy routine. It can also help you to control your weight, lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels. Shoot for at least 30 minutes a day.
  4. Avoid trans fats. Consuming even a small amount of trans fat can greatly increase your risk of heart disease. Trans fats can be found in foods that contain “partially hydrogenated” oil as an ingredient; trans fat is the world’s unhealthiest fat!

 

Related Posts

JCC State of Mind - March 8, 2023

Why is this Big Night different from all other Big Nights? ...
read more

JCC State of Mind - February 2, 2024

...
read more

JCC State of Mind - January 12, 2024

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to join the JCC’s talented team of lifeguards for a mandatory training session at our South Hills pool. Organize...
read more

JCC State of Mind - December 29, 2023

At the age of 16, I was hired for an amazing job. That job – titled “camp counselor” – is still, to this day, the best job I’ve ever had. It...
read more