According to the Centers for Disease Control about 610,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Many factors—including high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol—can affect your heart health and ultimately lead to heart disease. At DiVagno Interventional Cardiology, MD PA in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, they specialize in treating cardiovascular diseases to help their patients lead the healthiest life possible.

To keep heart disease at bay, try implementing these heart health tips into your life:

• Plan Meals Ahead Of Time: Junk food is so accessible today, lots of people choose empty-calorie items instead of healthier alternatives. Making your meals ahead of time is a great way to have a healthy meal already prepared when you are hungry. This will help you cut down on immediately choosing an unhealthy option because it might take less time to cook. To help you get started, you can find websites devoted to preparing heart-healthy meals and snacks for the week. The American Heart Association has several pages devoted to healthy cooking, and Cooking Light also has recipe suggestions.
• Find A Physical Activity You Enjoy: Unfortunately, the majority of people will spend their days sitting behind a desk. If you lead this type of sedentary lifestyle, it can be detrimental to your health and bring on early signs of heart disease. Getting at least 2 ½ hours of moderate aerobic exercise (walking, running, biking, or dancing) a week can help to offset the amount of sitting you do each week. The best way to stay physically active is to find a sport or activity that piques your interest so you’ll be more likely to stick with it.
• Cut Back On Stress: A little bit of stress can help your mind and body perform important jobs; however, chronic stress can cause numerous health problems, including ones that can indirectly affect your heart—high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and overeating are just a few examples. To help you de-stress, try participating in a calming activity like writing, yoga, or meditation. Each of these activities helps you slow your breathing and lower your blood pressure.

When you need help, the heart doctors at DiVagno International Cardiology, MD PA are there to assist you. Schedule your appointment today by calling (201) 845-3535. For more information about their cardiac services, visit them online. For more heart health tips, follow them on Facebook.