Maintaining healthy habits such as eating right and exercising are great ways to lower your risk of heart problems. What exactly are the habits that you can adopt for heart health? We asked the heart experts themselves.
Here are some tips from Sentara’s Heart & Vascular specialists about how to maintain healthy heart habits.
Trusting the Experts
Amy Kanter, RN, Integrated Care Manager, discusses the level of care and expertise provided at Sentara Heart Hospital. She explains why Sentara Heart Hospital is her number one choice to send herself or a family member experiencing a cardiac intervention.
Managing Overall Health
Dr. Joseph Newton stresses the importance of keeping certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, under control with the help of a medical professional. Monitoring and managing these conditions can help avoid heart problems and health issues down the road.
Portion Size Meals
A key part to heart disease prevention is maintaining a balanced diet. Dr. Talreja discusses the importance of portion size. For measuring meals, Dr. Talreja shares a simple rule of thumb: your carbs and proteins should be the size of your palm, and your fruits and vegetables should be the size of your fingers. It’s important to eat more whole foods.