Healthy weight for healthy heart

Keeping a healthy weight makes it easier to improve your heart health as excessive weight makes your heart work harder. Check what your ideal weight is by using this BMI calculator:

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BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height. It gives an approximation of total body fat - the higher your BMI above your ideal level, the higher is the risk of developing a cardiac disease.

The good news is that losing just a few pounds of excess weight makes a big difference to your heart health. DASH diet not only helps you choose foods that are better for your heart but it can also help you lose excess weight.

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Useful tip

Would you like to learn more about high blood pressure and weight? Do you need help with reaching your target weight? Download this guide from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by clicking the image below

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Source: The American Heart Association and the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Nothing in this article should be considered medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. In a case of medical emergency call 911.