Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. It reduces blood flow to the heart, which can cause a heart attack. Half of men who die suddenly of heart disease have no previous symptoms.
Dr. Dave Chokshi, an internist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the Chief Population Health Officer at OneCity Health, says there are three major risk factors for heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. About half of all Americans have at least one of these three risk factors. Other risk factors for heart disease include:
You can help prevent heart disease by leading a healthier lifestyle and staying on top of your health. Dr. Chokshi offers the following tips for keeping your heart healthy:
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