4 Ways to Prevent Heart Attacks - Mayo Clinic with Dr. Stephen Kopecky
February 27, 2015
As we continue discussing heart disease awareness, there are lifestyle choices that we can make on a daily basis that will decrease the risks for not only viral and bacterial diseases, but more specifically, heart disease that can lead to heart attacks.
A heart attack occurs when there is not enough oxygen flowing to the heart and sadly, heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. among both men and women.
The most important ways to prevent a heart attack is by making some lifestyle changes in not only what we eat but also staying active.
We’re living in an era that’s busier than ever, and everything is available at our fingertips. This convenience of running through a fast food drive-thru, sitting at our computers for hours, and much more may be contributing to not only heart disease but affecting our overall well-being.
What are some ways to prevent heart attacks? Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, gives tips on how we can prevent heart attacks and live longer.