The company has surveyed 11,408 adult Americans with high cholesterol and\/or high blood pressure. The survey revealed that the two most common factors among Cardi Health users are low levels of physical activity (75%) and obesity (74%).<\/p>\n
Exercise lowers blood pressure, increases oxygen amount in the blood, and strengthens the heart muscle. Also, it reduces the risk of developing diabetes and helps maintain a healthy weight. All of these are independent risk factors for heart disease.<\/p>\n
The survey has also uncovered some other surprising factors that impact heart health. 28% of respondents said they have food allergies, only 15% revealed they have diabetes, and 6% mentioned that they smoke.<\/p>\n
While food allergies might not be directly impacting cardiovascular health, they reduce the overall quality of life.<\/p>\n
The most interesting finding of the survey is that diabetes ranks quite low. It takes 4th place, even though it\u2019s one of the most dangerous comorbidities that accelerates heart disease.<\/p>\n
However, diabetes was not as prevalent in the survey as one might expect. People who have diabetes should regularly pay a visit to a doctor. Diabetes damages the nerves, and people who have it should be checked out as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Finally, smoking came in last. This is not as surprising as diabetes because smoking is generally on the decline in the US. According to the CDC<\/a>, 20.9% of Americans smoked in 2005, but that number dropped to 12.5% in 2020.<\/p>\n Review the\u00a0full “American Hearts report” here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\nStart managing your heart health now!<\/h3>\n
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