Atrial fibrillation (AF), as the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Successful therapeutic strategies have been introduced so far, but they are associated with significant costs. Therefore, identification of modifiable risk factors of AF and the development of appropriate preventive strategies may play a substantial role in promoting community health and reducing health care system costs.
Losing five to 10 pounds can have a significant impact on your blood pressure, your risk of diabetes, your cholesterol level & more.” Losing weight is often a natural byproduct of eating healthy, moving more & otherwise tending to your health. In this article Dr. Cho from the Cleveland Clinic reinforces focusing on lifestyle modification instead of dieting.
The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to no more than 100 calories a day (6 teaspoons) for most women and no more than 150 calories a day (9 teaspoons) for most men. Most Americans consume 20 teaspoons of added sugars each day! That’s triple the recommended daily limit for women, and double for men.
Monthly NewsletterJeff Gotro2024-07-31T14:41:30-07:00
