Is Preventive Cardiology Right For You?
Habits are repetitive actions we take, often without thinking about them. Driving to work every day on our usual route is a habit that serves us. But, some of our daily habits, such as sitting on the couch after dinner and watching TV, may need to be improved. Often our brain runs on autopilot, and we don’t stop to ask ourselves whether our habits are beneficial. This is especially true regarding our health. Is your usual meal of meat and potatoes good for your health, or should you try something healthier?
Habits – How Do You Spend Your Day?
The first step is being mindful of how you are spending your day. Maybe you drive through Starbucks on the way to work for a latte, get fast food for lunch, and put in a frozen pizza for dinner to feed the family quickly after work. You’re tired after work, so you sit in the recliner after dinner to relax. You look at your phone while lying in bed, trying to get sleepy. All of these habits have consequences. You may not think of them as habits, but they are. They are things that you do without really thinking about them.
Get In Shape With Better Habits
If you are trying to lose weight, get in better shape, or feel less stressed, it helps to look at how you spend your day. Make a list of everything you do for a week. Then, at the end of that week, look at your list with an objective eye. Where can you make some positive changes? If you’re always too tired to exercise after work, can you get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning to exercise?
If you are eating unhealthy meals because you don’t have time to find a healthy recipe after work, can you meal prep on the weekends to make it easier to eat healthier during the week? Can you limit your TV and screen time to leave more time for self-care, such as meditating, taking a hot bath, or reading for pleasure? Can you turn off all screens an hour before bedtime to allow yourself to wind down?
- People with a strong family history of heart disease
- People with uncontrolled cardiac risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, or obesity
- People who have had a previous heart attack or stroke
- People who have been diagnosed with a heart condition and need help understanding their illness and want to avoid further problems
- People who are at risk for heart disease due to age, ethnicity, or other factors
- People with abnormal advanced lipid panels
- People with abnormal cardiac imaging results
- People interested in taking a proactive approach to their health
Changing Habits Can Change Your Health
Changing habits that aren’t serving you is the key to making positive changes in your life and health. The good news is that changing a bad habit to a good habit only takes 2-3 months on average. But changing habits can be difficult. Most people find it easier to start by changing one thing at a time. So pick something to improve on this month. Write your healthy goal in your journal and on your calendar so it stays top of mind.
Don’t worry if you slip up; start over the next day. Slowly but surely, you will find that the new habit that seemed so difficult is now part of your daily routine.
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Dr Paeschke is wonderful! Having had a heart attack two years ago, it’s an amazing relief to have an ongoing relationship with a cardiologist who is responsive, patient and super knowledgeable.My prior cardiologist was the one who happened to be attending at the hospital. Perfectly competent but impossible to get any meaningful attention.It’s the opposite with Dr Paeschke and the way she’s set-up her practice. I feel very fortunate!
David, Nevada
I highly recommend Dr Tracy for all your cardiac issues. I found it very easy to get an appointment, no months long wait, both initially and for important follow up visits -which are enhanced through calls or on-line chats with her. It’s important to me that I communicate directly with my doctor, especially given the breadth and complexity of the issues that we discuss and this is always the case. While Dr Tracy’s focus is on prevention using the latest technology/devices/testing, my needs are immediate and I feel very confident they are met and we have the best plan going forward to address them.
Mark, Colorado
Dr. Paeschke is an excellent cardiologist. She is thorough and takes time with me as a patient. The appointment is not rushed and I feel very valued and cared for. I really like that she is close to me in Monument as well. I highly recommend Dr. Paeschke to anyone looking for a preventative cardiologist.
Sharon, Colorado
I have always appreciated Dr. Paeschke’s wisdom, care, and knowledge, ever since being referred to her in 2007. Since, I have found that her Heart Health Prevention and Wellness has helped me become my own advocate in all areas of health in my life provide for a defined lifestyle change. Thank you! Dr. Tracy