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High risk for heart disease- what supplements should i take to help prevent it? my dad had chf my mom just found out she has blockages in neck, im 26.
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Reduce risk factors: Your best option is to reduce your risk factors.Make sure to keep your cholesterol low, exercise do not smoke or drink. Check your blood pressure at least once a year and eat healthy.
Answered 6/27/2013
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Lifestyle changes: things you can do to change your future - exercise daily, maintain optimal weight; know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels - keep them good. wear your seat belt. In 10-15 years, you can get a coronary calcium score to see how you are doing - if you have early signs of buildup - then Aspirin and specific lipid therapies may be warranted. we may have better genetic testing in 10-15 years
Answered 6/24/2014
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