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Atherosclerosis Home Care: Lifestyle

Lifestyle changes that help reduce the effects of atherosclerosis include:

Eat a healthy diet:

Eat a low cholesterol diet.
Eat a low fat diet.

Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Regular exercise program
Weight loss if you are overweight
Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:

For men: no more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day

Manage personal stress:

Reduce anxiety

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Last Updated: Oct 26, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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