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Heart disease is the number one killer of people across the globe. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are the biggest risk factors. Older adults aged 65 years and over are more at risk for a heart attack (myocardial infarction-MI), stroke, or to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than their younger counterparts. These also are the leading cause of disability, restricted activity, and poor quality of life for seniors. The good news is heart disease is mostly preventable. It all comes down to the lifestyle choices you make. The following tips can help you keep your heart healthy with increasing age: Diet- What you eat has an impact on the health of your ticker. Diet of older adults should comprise foods high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and a range of colorful fruits and vegetables (5-7 servings a day). It is equally important to limit intake of saturated and trans fats and added sugars. Consuming nuts and high-fiber foods can be great for your ticker. Also, steer clear ...

The increasingly sedentary lifestyle is a primary cause of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death across the globe. As sad as it is, heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. The only good thing is you can prevent heart disease by making healthy lifestyle changes. Adopting healthy lifestyle measures doesn’t mean you’ll have to make drastic changes, start by making small changes, which over time will lead them to a lifetime of ticker health. High blood pressure and high (bad) cholesterol are the major heart disease risk factors, followed by smoking, diabetes, stress, lack of physical activity, fast food, and lack of visits to the doctors. However as we already have mentioned, heart disease in most cases is preventable with a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Listing the best ways you can show your heart- the hardest working muscle in the body- the love it deserves: Diet - A heart-healthy diet comprises fresh fruits and vegetables (spinach, kale) that help c...