My Blood Pressure
This is considered the normal range for blood pressure
What is less < 120/80
This type of cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol.
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
This organ is the one most directly affected by heart disease
What is the Heart
Diabetes is primarily a problem with this substance in your blood.
What is glucose (sugar)?
The minimum amount of moderate exercise recommended per week.
What is 150 minutes?
This "silent killer" condition often shows no symptoms but increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
What is high blood pressure (Hypertension)
HDL cholesterol is considered “good” because it does this
What is remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream?
These are the most common symptoms of a heart attack
What are chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea?
Type 1 diabetes is caused by this issue in the pancreas
What is the pancreas not producing insulin?
: A diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber helps manage this
What is cholesterol?
The top number in a blood pressure reading is called this.
What is the systolic pressure
This blood test measures your cholesterol levels
What is a lipid panel?
The narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries leads to this condition.
What is coronary artery disease?
This is a common long-term complication of poorly managed diabetes
What is nerve damage, kidney disease, or vision problems?
This mineral, when consumed in excess, can raise blood pressure.
What is sodium (salt)?
These lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure without medication.
What are reducing salt, exercising, managing stress, and eating a healthy diet?
High cholesterol increases your risk of this condition.
What is heart disease?
Smoking increases heart disease risk by doing this to your blood vessels
What is damaging them and making them narrow?
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to this lifestyle factor.
What is being overweight or inactive?
Managing this emotional state is crucial for heart and overall health.
What is stress?
A hypertensive crisis is when blood pressure exceeds this level.
What is 180/120 mmHg?
These foods can help raise your HDL levels.
What are nuts, olive oil, fatty fish, and avocados?
This is a key test used to assess heart rhythm and detect issues
What is an EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram)?
This simple test measures average blood sugar over 3 months.
What is the A1C test?
These are three key pillars for preventing chronic diseases.
What are diet, exercise, and regular health screenings?