Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini, a medical director of the Heart, Diabetes & Weight Loss Centers of New York, after more than 20 years of performing heart surgery and helping prevent heart diseases, shares his 10 secrets to a long life:
1. Reduce your risk factors.
Know your family health history. Lower your blood pressure and stress level. Exercise daily. Make sure you get enough sleep. If you smoke, stop. Maintain a proper weight.
2. Know your numbers.
Many doctors do not order all the blood chemistry tests you need. Tell your doctor you want a metabolic profile, a comprehensive thyroid profile, a check of your vitamin levels and a fractionated lipids test.
3. Eat for longevity and prevention.
1. Reduce your risk factors.
Know your family health history. Lower your blood pressure and stress level. Exercise daily. Make sure you get enough sleep. If you smoke, stop. Maintain a proper weight.
2. Know your numbers.
Many doctors do not order all the blood chemistry tests you need. Tell your doctor you want a metabolic profile, a comprehensive thyroid profile, a check of your vitamin levels and a fractionated lipids test.
3. Eat for longevity and prevention.
He recommends the Mediterranean diet (see website eldr.com/Mediterranean). People with insulin, weight or diabetes problems may do better with a low-carb version.
4. Exercise.
Do some type of cross-training, which included aerobic exercise and resistance training. Swimming is also excellent. Increase walking.
5. Reduce inflammation and increase immunity.
Take antioxidants and other nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and resveratrol.
6. Stabilize blood vessel walls.
A new blood test, Lp-PLA2, measures the amount of a specific enzyme in the blood that occurs when there is an active atherosclerotic process that could lead to a heart attack or stroke.
4. Exercise.
Do some type of cross-training, which included aerobic exercise and resistance training. Swimming is also excellent. Increase walking.
5. Reduce inflammation and increase immunity.
Take antioxidants and other nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and resveratrol.
6. Stabilize blood vessel walls.
A new blood test, Lp-PLA2, measures the amount of a specific enzyme in the blood that occurs when there is an active atherosclerotic process that could lead to a heart attack or stroke.
7. Become proactive about fighting Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Following a sound heart program will go a long way toward preventing neurocognitive problems. Thyroid and adrenal function are also important. Very frequently, high glucose levels are associated with brain problems.
8. Check for toxic heavy metals.
A simple blood test can determine the levels in your body, and there are strategies for removing these toxins. Discuss this with your doctor or check eldr.com.
9. Balance your hormones.
Declining hormone levels can have a detrimental impact on health and longevity.
Source: http://www.thespec.com
8. Check for toxic heavy metals.
A simple blood test can determine the levels in your body, and there are strategies for removing these toxins. Discuss this with your doctor or check eldr.com.
9. Balance your hormones.
Declining hormone levels can have a detrimental impact on health and longevity.
Source: http://www.thespec.com
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