Lifestyle measures to tackle atherosclerotic disease.
Epidemiological studies show that lifestyle, including diet, affects risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. Here, we discuss how lifestyle changes can improve outlook in high-risk individuals, that is, people who have clinically obvious atherosclerotic disease, or those who are at significant risk of developing the problem.
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods