MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer. CONTROL CHOLESTEROL High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages. REDUCE BLOOD SUGAR Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (or blood sugar) that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. GET ACTIVE Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love. Simply put, daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life. EAT BETTER A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances for feeling good and staying healthy – for life! LOSE WEIGHT When you shed extra fat and unnecessary kilos, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living, you lower your blood pressure and you help yourself feel better, too. STOP SMOKING Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Related Articles Related Articles Hypertension – monitoring & complications 27/01/2026 Alcohol and Heart Health ARE THERE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WINE OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Moderate drinking – one drink a day for women and two for men – appears to protect some people against heart disease. Especially in people having significant physical activity, who control their weight, and follow a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lower in […] 28/11/2025 Abnormal Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […] 15/07/2025 Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common and serious disturbance of the electrical system of the heart. It is one of a number of conditions commonly referred to as ‘arrhythmias’ where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. If not recognised and correctly treated, AF can result in significant problems, including stroke and heart failure. HOW […] 17/04/2024 HO MINH TUAN, MD, PHD: ‘EVERY AMBITION IS ACHIEVED AT FV’ The remarkable development of the Cardiology Department at FV Hospital owes much to the dedication and expertise of its "captain" - Ho Minh Tuan, MD, PhD. Hypertension – monitoring & complications 27/01/2026 Alcohol and Heart Health ARE THERE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WINE OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? Moderate drinking – one drink a day for women and two for men – appears to protect some people against heart disease. Especially in people having significant physical activity, who control their weight, and follow a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lower in […] 28/11/2025 Abnormal Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […] 15/07/2025 Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common and serious disturbance of the electrical system of the heart. It is one of a number of conditions commonly referred to as ‘arrhythmias’ where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. If not recognised and correctly treated, AF can result in significant problems, including stroke and heart failure. HOW […] 17/04/2024 HO MINH TUAN, MD, PHD: ‘EVERY AMBITION IS ACHIEVED AT FV’ The remarkable development of the Cardiology Department at FV Hospital owes much to the dedication and expertise of its "captain" - Ho Minh Tuan, MD, PhD.
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