Risk Factors and Heart Disease

During the last two years – 24 months -  nearly 800,000 people have died because of COVID. That is certainly terrible. But, during that same time period, over 1,300,000 people have died from heart disease.

You and I worry about our cholesterol level -important concern, indeed. But, hyper-tension, blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, these should also be concerns – serious concerns. You see, heart disease does not happen all at once.

According to heartattackfaq.com

It’s important to know that every heart attack can be different. However, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort of the chest. There may also be discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, or breaking out in a cold sweat.

This is how it feels when one or more of the arteries that carry blood to your heart are becoming narrowed or blocked. If the heart is starved of oxygen and nutrients, the muscle can be damaged or die.

Some risk factors can’t be changed, such as age, gender, and genetics. Others can be managed such as:

• Lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol)
• Medical conditions (high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity)

If you’ve already had a heart attack, you are at a higher risk of having another one. This is why it’s so important to understand how making some changes can help reduce this risk.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is in your blood. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered “good” because this type carries bad cholesterol away from the arteries. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is considered “bad” because it can build up within the arteries, forming fatty deposits known as plaque.

Over time, high levels of bad cholesterol can build up on the walls of your blood vessels. The bad cholesterol can create clogs and make it difficult for blood to flow through where your body needs it. Sometimes these clogs can block your blood flow, leading to a devastating heart attack or stroke, and that’s why you need to treat it. 

Bad cholesterol can be lowered by lifestyle changes, but diet and exercise alone can only lower it 14%–20% at most. That is why it is important to talk to your doctor about available treatment options that can help you reduce your high bad cholesterol and risk for a future heart attack.

The most commonly prescribed treatment option is a statin; however, it is important to know that there continue to be advancements in cholesterol management and more treatment options are now available to help you better reduce your bad cholesterol even further.

For many of us, heart disease starts in our 30’s. So the best time to start taking care of your heart is NOW!!

Think about this – we know that, if we want our car engine to last, we have to change the oil every 3,000 miles. Sand, if we do this, our engine will run for 200,000 miles or more. BOOM!!

Changing our oil is simply the smart thing to do! But, with our heart, we think, “I start thinking about my heart when I’m 60 or 70. NOT!! There is a great heart healthy supplement called Soltea.

Soltea is a super enriched extract from green tea. Just two soft gel capsules a day will help you maintain lower cholesterol levels, and improve your heart health generally. What’s not to like? It’s easy, costs 70 cents a day, and has great science behind it. Check out the science at Soltea.com. Then get started. You will be glad you did.