Caritas Holyfamily Medical Center

How well are you managing your risk factors for Heart Disease and Stroke?

Take this short quiz and find out. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. You can help prevent heart disease and stroke by making a few changes to your daily lifestyle habits.

Interested in our Risk Factor Modification Program? Contact Cardiac Rehabilitation at (978)687-0156 x2385.

A “Heart-Healthy Lifestyle” DOES NOT include:
1. A low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium diet
2. A glass of red wine with dinner
3. 30 - 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on most days of the week
4. Smoking only 2 low-tar cigarettes each day
An example of “moderate” intensity exercise is:
1. Shoveling snow on a frigid February morning
2. Walking at a comfortable, brisk pace while carrying on a conversation with a friend
3. "Channel surfing" from your favorite recliner
“Risk factors” for heart disease and stroke include:
1. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Cigarette smoking
4. All of the above
Lifestyle changes that will benefit your heart include:
1. Switching from whole milk to 1% milk
2. Taking 3 short walks each day (10 - 15 min each)
3. Switching from white bread to 100% whole wheat bread
4. All of the above

True or False:

T F LDL-cholesterol is considered the “good” cholesterol.
T F Saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet will raise blood cholesterol levels.
T F High blood pressure (greater than 140/90 mmHg at rest) is acceptable as long as you feel well.
T F If you take medication to lower your cholesterol, there is no need to modify your diet to achieve the best results.
T F Your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes is increased if you are overweight, lead a sedentary lifestyle, and have a family history of diabetes.
T F Research has demonstrated that a regular exercise program will lower your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.