This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series.
Dr. Velarde’s clinical interests include heart disease in women and other populations along with preventive care.
Verywell Health: What heart disease risk factors should people be aware of?
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Another major factor is stress.Especially during thepandemic, everyone was feeling some level of stress.
It forced us to reevaluate our lives, values, and our relationships.
We needed to be more lenient with ourselves and one another.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults hits all-time low.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Cigarette smoking.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Heart disease and mental health.
American Psychological Association.Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress.
American Heart Association.Spend time in nature to reduce stress and anxiety.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Family health history of heart disease.
