Sunday, April 1, 2007

Blog #10 Preventative Measures

Some preventative measures that I have set in motion for myself are simply. I do not exercise as much as I should but when I do I make sure and work out my cardiovascular system. The best way to work this system out is to use a trend mill, run, walk, jog, etc. These exercises work out the cardiovascular muscles and help to reduce many illnesses. Living a sedentary lifestyle cause a person to have a low physical activity and leads to cardiovascular disease. Being overweight is usually a problem when women do not exercise properly. Overweight and obesity can even cause more issues with cardiovascular disease. Eating properly can also persuade the risk for the disease. Certain fatty foods can eventually cause a build up in the arteries and cause high blood pressure and problems with cholesterol. Smoking cigarettes can also heighten the risk for cardiovascular diseases. One thing that women should be concerned with is their age. It is best to start working on your cardiovascular system as early as possible. As women get older the risk for cardiovascular elevates. Especially for women that have already reached menopause. They should also pay close attention to personal family history as far as genetic cardiovascular troubles. Race also plays an important role. Certain races are at a higher risk. Diabetes, which also is genetic, can influence the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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