Physical activity is important to prevent heart disease and stroke. Doing at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise can help improve your health. For those who would benefit from lowering their blood pressure or cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends 40 minutes of aerobic exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity 3 to 4 times a week to lower the risks.
The American Heart Association urges all Americans to know the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke and call 9-1-1 immediately if symptoms occur you can also become trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and support the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in their communities.
Knowing the warning signs for heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest can help prevent serious illness. To learn about these signs visit http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/911-Warnings-Signs-of-a-Heart-Attack_UCM_305346_SubHomePage.jsp.
Watch CHS's Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer Patrick O'Shaughnessy, DO discuss heart disease:
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