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Preventing Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease can often be prevented and there are many things that you can do to keep your heart healthy. This section aims to give you information on how making changes to your lifestyle can help to protect your heart and reduce your risk of developing certain heart conditions.
Even if you have coronary heart disease or have had a heart attack there are many things you can do to keep your heart healthy and reduce your risk of further heart problems.
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Cholesterol
Cholesterol plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart problems.
Your Weight
Carrying a lot of extra weight as fat can greatly affect your health. Read about how to lose weight.
Smoking
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to live longer. Need some advice on how to stop?
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high.
Family History
If you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, your own risk of developing the condition is increased.
Stress
We all find different things stressful and can experience different signs and symptoms as a result of feeling stressed.
Counselling
If you or someone you know has health problems which are causing concerns, anxiety or depression, it may be helpful to talk to a trained counsellor.
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