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Hope everybody fine out there??? Well guys! My today’s article goes on younger generation suffering heart attacks and other cardio vascular diseases as also required by one of reader too. Surprising guys??? But that’s true. It was reported in the news recently that strokes are increasing in the young. The percentage of young people between the age of 22 and 45 who had a stroke in 2005 is up 7.3% from 1993 to 1994 when it was only 4.5%. What really seems to be distressing about this is that many of those who sought medical attention were misdiagnosed. One young 18-year-old who was experiencing numbness in his arm was diagnosed as being intoxicated. The truth of the matter, he was having a stroke. Unfortunately strokes in the young are not as uncommon as once thought.

Predicting risk can be difficult, but you have to take into account the major cardiovascular risk factors and fix what you can.

So guys I'm going to list out the major things you should be concerned about;

THE BIG FACTORS OF HEART ATTACKS AT YOUNGER AGE:

In Your Control (and fixable)

Cigarette smoking:Quit guys. If you think smoking cigarettes is cool, you must also think it's cool to slowly kill yourself. (And cigars aren't any safer.) If you need them to relax, get a pet, take a walk, meditate.

Physical inactivity:Get moving. Take the stairs. Leave the car at home and your bus pass on your dresser. Every little bit helps. Even a 20- to 30-minute cardio workout three days a week makes a difference. Lifting weights, while beneficial, isn't enough.

Obesity(a body mass index over 30):Lose weight. Ask your doctor how much, but aim for a BMI less than 25.

Trans fats:If you haven't heard of these, wake up and smell the fried food. Not all fats are bad; in fact, some fats such as omega-3 fats (found in fish oils) may help protect your heart. According to recent medical studies, trans fats may be a dietary villain perhaps far worse than "saturated fats" (which may not be as bad as once thought). Trans fats are commonly found in fried food and any cookies or crackers that contain partially hydrogenated oils. Avoid these as much as your willpower allows.

Out of Your Control (Keep your fingers crossed)

Male:Yup, just by virtue of possessing a Y-chromosome, your risk of having a heart attack increases. Apparently, Venus offers a healthier lifestyle than Mars.

Family history of premature heart disease:Having a dad or brother who had heart disease younger than age 55, or a mom or sister diagnosed younger than 65 years old. This is important to know, and an important thing to mention to your doctor. If you do have a family history, then you should be evaluated as early as 20 years of age.

Age:What a drag it is getting old. Just being a male 45 or older puts you at risk. (That stat may be why many people think only older guys have to worry about heart attacks.)

Some Control (Do what you can)

High LDL cholesterol:This is the Bad Cholesterol. This needs to be low. How low depends on a lot of things, so ask your doctor what your number should be. To lower your LDL, you can add fiber -- oats, apples, carrots, etc. to your diet; eat less fatty red meats and more fish and vegetables; be more physically active; lose weight. (If truly needed, there are some very effective medicines your doctor can prescribe.)

Low HDL cholesterol:HDL is the good cholesterol, and the higher the better. You can make it higher with regular physical activity; lose weight; quit smoking. There are also medicines available. See your doctor to find out if your HDL is too low.

Hypertension, high blood pressure:The numbers here are important but not as important as this: The lower the better. Losing weight and exercise are two of the best ways to address this

Diabetes:Developing this disease is a result of heredity and/or lifestyle. Nearly 75 percent of people with diabetes die from some cardiovascular-related problem. Staying thin and being physically active can reduce the chance of getting diabetes.

So guys! My best suggestion is to go for a “Calculation forcardiovascular disease”.This tool provides an estimate of your chances of having a heart attack in the next ten years.

Remember guys, a low score only means your risk is low right now. It doesn't mean you'll be safe forever.

Hope you all liked today’s article my best wishes goes to all the hearts out there take care and meet you all in the next article ….. J