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Review
. 2023 Jul 28;15(7):e42616.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.42616. eCollection 2023 Jul.

Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review

Gunjan K Ghodeshwar  1 , Amol Dube  2 , Deepa Khobragade  3
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Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review

Gunjan K Ghodeshwar et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Lifestyle modifications have gained increasing recognition as key interventions in preventing and managing CVDs. This narrative review aims to provide a thorough assessment of the impact of lifestyle modifications on cardiovascular health. The review encompasses various aspects, including diet, physical activity, smoking cessation, stress management, and weight management. Additionally, the review explores the underlying mechanisms by which lifestyle modifications influence cardiovascular health and highlights the evidence from clinical trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses. The findings of this review emphasize the importance of lifestyle modifications in reducing the risk factors associated with CVDs and improving cardiovascular outcomes.

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular health; healthy heart diet; lifestyle modifications; physical activity; stress.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Lifestyle changes in cardiovascular disease
CVDs: cardiovascular diseases. Image credits: Gunjan K. Ghodeshwar (Corresponding Author).
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