Medical Update: Heart healthy tips from Dr. Jayme Lynn Rock-Willoughby
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Montage Medical Group cardiologist Dr. Jayme Lynn Rock-Willoughby shares some heart healthy tips that everyone can fit into their daily routines.
I think the most recent study I saw was that one person every 34 seconds is dying, yet eighty percent is preventable.
—Dr. Jayme Lynn Rock-Willoughby, DO, Cardiovascular Disease
In order to reduce the risk of heart disease, Dr. Rock-Willoughby says it’s important to know your numbers and make sure you’re getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night. It’s also important to work in a daily exercise routine, and adhere to a heart healthy diet.
Heart smart tips:
- Know your numbers – Learn about family history and talk to your doctors
- Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol
- Eat healthy – Make healthy food choices, and incorporate more fruits and vegetables
- Incorporate exercise – Aim to stay at a healthy weight
- Drink alcohol in moderation
- Quit smoking
Meet Dr. Jayme Lynn Rock-Willoughby
Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Rock-Willoughby joined Montage Medical Group’s cardiology group after practicing for seven years with Ohio Heart Health and Vascular Physicians. She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio...
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