How atherosclerosis can be prevented?

Preventions:
A healthy lifestyle by eating right, regular excercise, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and controlling hypertension can reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

1. Eating right
Eat right-A healthy diet reduces excess levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It includes a variety of foods that are low in fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and limited sodium. Fat should comprise no more than 30%, and saturated fat no more than 8-10%, of total daily calories according to the American Heart Association.

2.Exercise regularly
Aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure, help control weight, and increase HDL ("good") cholesterol. It may keep the blood vessels more flexible. Moderate to intense aerobic exercise lasting about 30 minutes (or three 10-minute exercise periods) four or more times per week is recommended, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine.

3. Maintain a desirable body weight

Losing weight can help reduce total and LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and boost HDL cholesterol. It may also reduce blood pressure. Two key components in maintaining a desirable body weight. Eating right exercising are

4. Do not smoke or use tobacco

Many adverse effects on the heart but quitting can repair damage. Ex-smokers face the same risk of heart disease as non-smokers within five to 10 years of quitting. Smoking is the worst thing a person can do to their heart and lungs.

5. Seek treatment for hypertension

High blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle changes Reducing sodium and fat, exercising, managing stress, quitting smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation and medication. Drugs that provide effective treatment are: diuretics, beta-blockers, sympathetic nerve inhibitors, vasodilators, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium antagonists. Hypertension - usually has no symptoms so it must be checked to be known. Like cholesterol, hypertension is called a "silent killer".