What is Life’s Simple 7?

At the office of Prime Immediate and Primary Care, our team of professionals is committed to your heart health and well-being, and that starts with education. Life's Simple 7 is defined by the American Heart Association as the 7 risk factors that people can improve through lifestyle changes to help achieve ideal cardiovascular health.

• Manage Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within that keeps you healthier longer.
  
  

• Control Cholesterol: High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages.
  
  

• Reduce Blood Sugar: Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
  
  

• Get Active: Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love. Simply put, daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life.
  
  

• Eat Better: A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances for feeling good and staying healthy – for life!

• Lose Weight: When you lose weight, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living, you lower your blood pressure and you help yourself feel better, too.
  
  
  

• Stop Smoking: Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.
  
  

These measures have one unique thing in common: any person can make these changes, the steps are not expensive to take and even modest improvements to your health will make a big difference. 

At the office of Prime Immediate and Primary Care, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care. For more information on the many services that we provide, give us a call today.