Coronary atherosclerosis How to Prevent: healthy diet, regular exercise, healthy BMI, sufficient sleep, stop smoking, reduce alcohol

Coronary Atherosclerosis - How to prevent?

There are many ways one can prevent coronary atherosclerosis:

Eat a healthy diet: Eat foods that are high in fibre and wholegrains. Avoid foods with excessive salt, sugar or saturated fats

Recommended servings of different food types for better heart health.

Regular exercise: Aerobic exercises such as jogging, brisk walking or cycling are the best types of exercises for heart health. One should ideally complete 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Please seek your doctor’s advice if you are unsure of the suitable level of intensity for yourself.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI): The healthy range for Asians is from 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m².
Get sufficient sleep: One should aim to get six to eight hours of sleep daily. Inadequate sleep (≤4 hours) or excess sleep (≥10 hours) has been associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
Stop smoking: Smoking contributes to atherosclerosis and increases the risk of a heart attack. Many smoking cessation aids can improve your chances of success in trying to quit smoking. Speak to your doctor for help with quitting smoking.
Reduce alcohol consumption: You should not take more than 2 glasses of wine or 1 can of beer a day.