Importance of Heart Health

5. Small __________ like walking more, reducing salt, or drinking water can lower heart risk
6. A sudden blockage of blood supply to the brain
8. Signs like chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath are examples of __________
9. Factors that increase a person’s chance of disease
11. The “good” cholesterol that helps remove fat from the blood
12. An unhealthy habit damages the lungs and narrows blood vessels, raising heart disease risk
15. The “bad” cholesterol that can clog arteries
16. Physical activity that strengthens the heart
18. Another name for high blood pressure
19. Another word for sugar found in the blood

1. Traits passed down from parents that can affect health
2. Health checks that help catch risks early
3. What the body needs to recover and recharge
4. A condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar
7. Healthy eating habits to protect your heart
10. A broad term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels
13. Having a parent or relative with heart disease means you have this
14. Drinking too much of this can raise blood pressure when consumed too much
15. Daily habits and routines that affect your health
17. A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle