Why is it so important to try to keep the heart and circulatory system healthy? What
problems can people have? What can you do to maintain good cardiovascular health?
Answers
Answered by
3
Answer:
Explanation:
The circulatory system is your heart and blood vessels, and it's essential to keeping your body functioning. This finely tuned system carries oxygen, nutrients, electrolytes, and hormones throughout your body.
Coronary artery disease.
Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis.
Stroke.
Hypertension.
Heart failure.
Aortic dissection and aneurysm.
Myocarditis and pericarditis.
Cardiomyopathy.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Don't smoke.
Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day, most days of the week.
Maintain a healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet with more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Avoid trans fats and saturated fats, which are often found in processed foods and fast food.
Similar questions