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The risk of cardiovascular disease is influenced by genetic factors. Fortunately, there are ways to intervene in this innate high genetic risk. Previous studies have shown that adhering to a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce this risk.
Adhere to 4 healthy lifestyles with low risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
Adhering to four healthy lifestyles, including maintaining a healthy weight (not obese), not smoking, regular exercise, and a healthy diet, can significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, regardless of high genetic risk. Among patients with high genetic risk but following a healthy lifestyle, the overall risk of coronary heart disease and stroke is lower than those with low to medium genetic risk but unhealthy lifestyle. Among all patients, those with 3-4 healthy lifestyles had a 37% and 30% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke, respectively, compared to those with only 0-1 healthy lifestyle. Patients with high genetic risk who follow a healthy lifestyle have a significantly reduced overall risk of coronary heart disease and stroke over 12 years.
