CPR Class Memphis

  Diagnosis of any disease or illness is disheartening, let alone heart disease- a major chronic illness in the United States. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women across the globe. Major risk factors associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high (LDL “bad”) cholesterol, smoking, being overweight, can be controlled through behavior and lifestyle choices. A diagnosis of heart disease can be a life-changing event, individuals through treatment may find it difficult to accomplish the most basic things of smiling, laughing, and feeling joy, since for many folks, depression tags along with heart disease. Minds of individuals with the disease are always focused on either the next medication they need to take or the next doctor’s appointment, happiness simply flies out of the window. Here’s outlining some ways to have a positive outlook towards life even during heart disease treatment: Meditation - Meditating can help you immensely, which you ca...

  The most important step toward keeping your heart in good shape for the longest possible time is by first becoming aware of your personal risk for heart disease. It’s not hidden from anyone that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and across the globe. There are many things that can put you at an increased risk for the same including age, gender, family history that you can’t do much about, then there are the risk factors you can modify including blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking and stress. It is important to become aware of your numbers including blood pressure, (LDL “bad”) cholesterol and blood sugar levels. If these numbers are on the higher range, it means you are at an increased risk for developing heart disease. The good thing is you can keep a check on these risk factors by adopting positive lifestyle measures such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Following healthy lifestyle measures...