Terms You should know about Healthy Living 1-10    

1.Healthy Living

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Blood pressure

The force exerted by blood on your artery walls. It is measured when the heart beats (systolic pressure) as well as between beats (diastolic pressure) and is expressed as a fraction, such as 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).

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Body mass index (BMI)

A mathematical assessment of your body weight relative to your height used to estimate a person’s body fat. To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, divide by height in inches (5 feet=60 inches), then divide again by height in inches.

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Calorie

A unit of measurement for the amount of energy that is released from food upon oxidation by the body.

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Cardiovascular disease

Disease of the heart and blood vessels.

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Cholesterol

A fatty, wax-like substance that is always in the bloodstream. It's necessary for cell formation, but having too much in your system is a risk factor for heart disease.

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Congestive Heart Failure

Occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's demands, causing blood to back up (congest) in the lungs and other parts of the body.

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Coronary Artery Disease

Refers to problems with the arteries that lead to the heart (often includes narrow or blocked arteries).

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Heart attack

Occurs when the blood vessels to the heart become blocked by fatty deposits, reducing or halting the blood supply.

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Heart disease

An umbrella term for a collection of heart maladies. Any disease or condition that affects the heart falls under heart disease.

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Heart failure

Also known as congestive heart failure, heart failure occurs when your heart cannot pump