Some conversations are more important than others.
有些对话比其他的更加重要。
The one you have with your health care provider about controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol could save your life.
你跟医疗服务人员谈论控制高血压和高胆固醇的对话可能拯救你的生命。
More than 800,000 Americans die each year from heart disease and stroke, and at least 200,000 of these deaths can be prevented.
每年有80万美国人死于心脏病和中风,而其中至少有20万死亡是可以阻止的。
Older people and men, especially black men, are at higher risk.
老人和男人,尤其是黑人男性,风险更大。
However, all the major risk factors can be managed.
然而,所有的主要风险因素都可以控制。
Here's how.
这就是方法。
Learn the ABCS of heart health: aspirin, when appropriate; blood pressure control; cholesterol management; and smoking cessation.
学习心脏健康的基本知识:什么情况下该服用阿司匹林;如何控制血压;如何控制胆固醇;戒烟。
Don't smoke, but if you do, get help to quit.
不要抽烟,如果你抽的话,就想办法戒掉。
Eat a diet that's low in sodium and trans fats and high in fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintain a healthy weight.
饮食中要含少量钠和反式脂肪,并且要有新鲜水果和蔬菜,保持健康的体重。
Get two and a half hours of physical activity every week.
每周锻炼两个半小时。
If you have diabetes, work with your doctor on a treatment plan.
如果你患有糖尿病,那就和医生一起制定一个治疗方案。
You may have improved access to health care coverage and preventive care from the Affordable Care Act.
你接触到卫生保健的条件已有所改善,并且可以从平价医疗方案获得预防性的护理。
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