| Heart Disease Prevention for Men Heart disease remains the number one cause of death for men. For those with a personal or family history of heart disease, reducing risks can be challenging. Eating well, losing weight, getting regular exercise and managing stress all take time and focused commitment to implement into a daily routine. While there is still no magic pill to guarantee heart health, there are a few supplement options that may be valuable parts of an overall cardio-supportive lifestyle. One is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a potent antioxidant that has been linked to normal cardiac functioning. Many cardiologists recommend supplemental CoQ10 for those taking statin drugs (which can effectively lower cholesterol, but reduce the production of CoQ10). It also has shown potential benefits for anyone with risk factors for heart disease. | Helping Men Achieve Health | As we age, gender may play a larger role in the health issues we experience. For men, in addition to staying flexible to help prevent falls and keeping your prostate healthy through diet and monitoring, a healthy weight is important. Research shows that, among men who are overweight to any degree, losing five to 10 percent of body weight can significantly improve your health and minimize the risk of inflammation, diabetes, osteoarthritis and heart-related health issues. You can help achieve a healthy weight by reducing your daily calories by 25 percent per day, exercising regularly, eating an anti-inflammatory diet and practicing stress-management techniques. Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging can help: we have over 300 anti-inflammatory recipes, in-depth fitness advice (including how-to videos), and mind-body techniques you can practice anywhere to help minimize unhealthy stress. Start your 14-day free trial to learn more! |
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