Tips to Help Seniors Remain Heart Healthy

Heart disease is a serious concern to the health of seniors, in fact, statistics have shown that up to 84 percent of people over the age of 65 die from heart disease. While the risk of developing heart disease increases with age, it does not have to be an inevitable part of the aging process. With the right lifestyle habits and a diet that is heart healthy you lower this risk significantly.
Symptoms of Heart Disease
Signs of heart disease may not appear until a person is actually having a heart attack. The main symptoms include:
Vomiting of feeling nauseous
Unable to catch your breath
Sensation of light-headedness
Faint feeling
Pain in the chest
Sweating
Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
There are a number of medical conditions that can increase the chances of heart disease and increase the risks of a heart attack. Reducing these conditions can help reduce the chance of heart disease:
Lower cholesterol and high blood pressure
Maintain control of diabetes
Take proper medication to treat chest pain

Seven Steps to Preventing Heart Disease
Once you have your medical conditions under control, you should use the following steps to further reduce your chances of developing heart disease:
Get plenty of exercise.
Quit Smoking.
Eat a diet that is heart healthy
Watch your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
Minimize your stress.
Keep your weight under control.
Reduce alcohol consumption.
Using these tips you can have a healthy heart well into your golden years.
Myles McNamara is the owner of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care, and can be reached at 661 287-4200.