The most common cause of critical disease, heart disease, reaches a record high in Americans annually. There are numerous heart disease causes that cannot be helped, but many can with proper care. Dr. Jeremy McConnell brings individualized weight loss and heart disease risk reduction care at Discover Health in Bradenton, FL.

Learning About the Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Many factors contribute to your heart disease risk. Some, such as age and family predispositions, cannot be helped, but many can with proper care. Some of the most common factors include:

• High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol.
• Being overweight and obese.
• Lack of exercise.
• A diet high in saturated fats and processed foods.
• Excess use of tobacco and excessive use of alcohol.
• Uncontrolled diabetes.

Lowering these factors will make developing heart disease less likely and increase overall well-being.

The Role of Weight Loss for a Healthy Heart

A healthy weight is one of your best tools in combating heart disease risk. Extra weight overloads your heart, raises blood pressure, and creates high cholesterol and diabetes. Losing a little weight can:

• Improve circulation and heart function.
• Lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Lower your body's inflammation.
• Improve overall energy and mobility.

How Discover Health Can Serve

Dr. McConnell at Discover Health approaches heart disease prevention overall with individualized weight-loss programs for each patient. Individualized programs can include:

• Nutrition Therapy: Planning healthy diets for a healthy heart and long-term weight loss.
• Exercise Therapy: Safe and effective exercise techniques for heart-strengthening and fitness improvement.
• Medical Supervision: Ongoing follow-up to report and adjust programs when and as needed.

Be in Charge of Your Cardiovascular Health

Heart diseases can be prevented, and doing something today will have a lasting effect. Dr. McConnell of Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, provides professional advice to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through effective weight loss and lifestyle changes.

Make an Appointment Today

Take charge of your cardiovascular health with a customized long-term health plan. Call (941) 667-2796 to schedule an appointment with Dr. McConnell and the team at Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, and begin your path to a healthy heart and life.