Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in New York City.
You may be at a higher risk for heart disease if you:
Some of these risk factors are easier to change than others. You should know your risk of heart disease and the steps you can take to keep yourself healthy.
Know and Control Your Blood Pressure
Find out how you can check your blood pressure, understand your numbers and keep it healthy.
Stay Healthy with Diabetes
Adults with diabetes are two-to-three times more likely than people without diabetes to die of heart disease or have a stroke. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause blindness, end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations in adults.
Learn more about diabetes and the resources that can help you stay healthy.
Quit Smoking
One year after you quit smoking, your heart disease risk reduces by half. Quitting also reduces exposure to secondhand smoke for people around you. Learn what you resources are available to help you quit by visiting NYC Quits.
Eat and Drink Healthy
There are many steps you can take to make your diet more heart healthy:
For more information on sticking to a heart-healthy diet:
Be Active
Regular physical activity is important for heart health. The benefits of physical activity go beyond helping you keep a healthy weight. They include blood pressure control and stress relief.
Check out these resources for tips on staying in shape:
Manage Stress
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Managing stress can be a challenge, but here are some tips that can help you take care of your body and mind: