A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at how following 7 heart health metrics was associated with living longer.
The 7 health metrics they looked at were:
When They compared people who only followed 1 of these 7 metrics compared to 6 or more the deaths were 14.8 compared to 5.4 in a hundred people. Following more of these 7 metics was significantly associated with less death rates.
This study looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey and had 44,959 subjects.
All these metrics are associated with heart health. 1 in 3 deaths in the US is due to heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death. Maintaing heart health by following as many of the above metrics as you can, therefore, increases your life span.
Don't feel overwhelmed by this. Try to add between 1 to 3 changes into your life at a time per week, and work from there. You want to make this a lifestyle not something you do for a month and then throw away. So slowly incorporate these changes until they become habits.
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The 7 health metrics they looked at were:
To find out what each metric means, and how to achieve them, check out my previous post here: http://www.thenutritionvault.com/2012/03/guidelines-for-heart-disease-prevention.html
Healthy Body weight: BMI calculator : http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm You put in your height and weight and it will tell you your BMI. You want to be in the normal range (less than 25.)
Blood Glucose Control: There is a blood test checking your blood glucose over a period of time call HbA1c. The optimal number is less than 5.7
Normal Cholesterol: Total cholesterol less than 200
Blood Pressure: Less than 120/80
If you do not know your numbers, next time you are at the doctor office, ask him for your blood pressure numbers and to look at your last blood test to see your cholesterol panel.
This study looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey and had 44,959 subjects.
All these metrics are associated with heart health. 1 in 3 deaths in the US is due to heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death. Maintaing heart health by following as many of the above metrics as you can, therefore, increases your life span.
Don't feel overwhelmed by this. Try to add between 1 to 3 changes into your life at a time per week, and work from there. You want to make this a lifestyle not something you do for a month and then throw away. So slowly incorporate these changes until they become habits.
Check back in daily for more health and wellness articles and posts. If you have a specific weight loss question or health topic you want to read about me email me at Daniellehamo@gmail.com
xoxo,
Danielle
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