HEART & ATTACK?
heart attacks can be stopped before they happen, as the signs typically develop over time before it occurs.
Heart attack symptoms in men may include:
- Chest discomfort, pressure, squeezing, or pain.
- Discomfort or pain in other areas of the upper body, especially in one or both arms, or in your neck, jaw, back, or stomach.
- Shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or sweating, with or without chest discomfort.
- Abdominal discomfort that may feel like heartburn
Heart attack symptoms in women may include:
Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.It is most often seen symptom.
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.
- Chest pain or discomfort.
The great news is that there are ways to prevent heart disease, reverse prior heart damage, and encourage healthy cardiovascular health overall.
Six things you can do now to improve your heart health:
1. If you’re a smoker, stop smoking.
2. Eat more fiber, veggies, and fruit.
3. Avoid processed and fried foods.
4. Exercise daily.
5. Lose weight if your waistline is greater than 35 inches.
6. Consult your doctor at least once a year and have your triglycerides and cholesterol checked.
If you have a family history of diabetes and heart disease, be aware that you become increasingly more vulnerable once you reach the age of 40. Make sure your physician is aware of this and any other known risk factors.
The bottom line is that we need to take our heart health seriously and prevent heart attacks before they start. Tune into your body signals when they happen, because every moment counts.
