Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion state that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.  The organization is committed to helping people lead heart healthy lives by raising awareness and spreading strategies for preventing the disease.  

Some of their suggestions for prevention include small lifestyle changes such as flavoring food with spices rather than using salt as well as adopting overall healthier eating habits.  They recommend staying active (or get active) and maintaining a healthy weight. Also, to control cholesterol and blood pressure levels. If you smoke, quit and avoid secondhand smoke. If you drink alcohol, do it in moderation.  It is also important to manage stress.  

Remember you are at a greater risk for heart disease if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, are overweight or obese, and are not exercising and following a healthy diet.  Genetics may also put you at a higher risk as well as your age. If you had a father or brother with heart disease before age 55 or a mother with the disease before 65, it may indicate a family history.  

The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease.  This causes the coronary arteries that carry blood to the heart to become blocked by cholesterol and plaque buildup.  Chest pains or a heart attack are a sign of a blocked artery.  

At MorningStar at Arcadia, a Phoenix assisted living and memory care community, we take our residents wellbeing very seriously, which is why we serve delicious, nutritional meals prepared largely from scratch using the freshest ingredients.  In addition, we have a range of wellness programs and activities that support and enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.  Please visit our website to learn more about our beautiful community.

MorningStar at Arcadia represents the best in Phoenix assisted living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a tour of our exceptional community.

Source: healthfinder.gov