Doctor: Activity cuts risk of heart disease

YOUNGSTOWN — Age is the No. 1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which kills someone in the United States every minute.

Though there is nothing that can be done about getting older, there are basic things that people can do to stay heart healthy, said Dr. Joseph Graziano, cardiologist at ValleyCare’s Northside Medical Center.

Exercise, eating healthy and regular checkups by a primary-care physician are important for men who want to ensure lifelong heart health, said Dr. Graziano.

June is National Men’s Health Month, the purpose of which is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. This month gives health care providers, public-policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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