Know What Your BMI Should Be
For doctors, discussing your weight is less of a conversation about physical appearances and more of a talk about body and heart health. A 2018 study in JAMA Cardiology proved that having a high Body Mass Index (BMI) can put you at a much greater risk for developing heart disease. Ask your doctor what your BMI should be, do not search a simple black and white chart online, and try to keep your BMI in this range.
Brush Your Teeth Every Day
You may not have ever known this, but gum disease carries a lot of the same risks as heart disease. According to Harvard Health, harmful bacteria in your gums can sometimes travel into blood vessels, can inflame your arteries and clot your blood, increasing your risk of having a stroke.