Heart Disease

Heart Disease – Things That Raise or Reduce Your Risk

Too Much LDL Cholesterol or “Bad” Cholesterol

Too much LDL cholesterol or “bad” cholesterol encourages the buildup of plaque in your arteries, triggering atherosclerosis. The narrowing and hardening of your arteries impair blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Unhealthy Blood Pressure Levels

There is no denying that high blood pressure is the precursor of cardiovascular issues, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Tobacco Use

In a similar fashion as too much LDL, tobacco causes the formation of plaque in your arteries. You already know the consequences of this.

A lack of Exercise

A lack of exercise is a surefire way of being obese or overweight and developing unhealthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We don’t need to say these conditions are associated with heart disease.

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